06/03/2026
🚨 SCAM ALERT – ALLEGHANY COUNTY 🚨
The Alleghany County Sheriff's Office has received reports of a scam circulating in our area.
Citizens are receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be a law enforcement officer. The caller tells the victim they missed court, failed to appear for jury duty, or have an outstanding warrant and will be arrested unless they make an immediate payment.
The scammer then instructs the victim to purchase gift cards and provide the card information over the phone, claiming this will prevent them from being arrested.
⚠️ THIS IS A SCAM! ⚠️
The Alleghany County Sheriff's Office will NEVER:
❌ Call and demand payment to avoid arrest
❌ Accept gift cards as payment
❌ Request payment over the phone for warrants or court matters
❌ Threaten immediate arrest if payment is not made
If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately. Do not provide personal information, financial information, or gift card numbers.
If you have questions about the legitimacy of a call, contact the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office directly before taking any action.
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