Telephonic Scams (Photo) - 10/03/25

RELEASE DATE: October 3, 2025

REPORTING DEPUTY: Undersheriff Snyder

DETAILS: Over the last few weeks, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports regarding attempted telephonic scams.  In the reoccurring attempts, persons identify themselves as members of the Sheriff’s Office, often times as Undersheriff Travis Snyder. The scammers are commonly calling about a family member who has been arrested and are soliciting bail money.  The Sheriff’s Office does not and will not call you with this suggestion.  If you feel you are being scammed, hang up and call the Sheriff’s Office at 541-474-5123.   

The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind you that law enforcement does not operate in this fashion.  The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens to remain vigilant and report any potential scams that come their way.  Persons should never provide financial or personal information to anyone until they are certain who they are speaking to.

As with any of these sorts of scams, it is always a good idea to hang up and NOT provide any information over the phone.  If you think it could be legitimate, search for the business’s phone number yourself and call to verify any information that was relayed to you.

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