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The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has received reports over the past few days from members of our community who are being targeted by the latest round of phone scams attempting to elicit money.
The caller is identifying himself as "Lieutenant Daniels" with MCSO, telling the victim they have missed jury duty, and they now have an active warrant for their arrest. Multiple victims have reported the same phone number associated with these calls.
MCSO does not conduct matters regarding warrants or payment of fines via telephone, and we do not currently employ a "Lieutenant Daniels".
We urge the community to be aware of these ongoing and evolving scams. We have issued press releases regarding similar scams over the past several months.
What to do if you are targeted:
** If you are contacted by a person claiming to be a member of MCSO and they are requesting payment in any capacity, DO NOT SEND MONEY or engage with these individuals. They do not represent the Sheriff's Office.
** If you have been a victim of this scam, please file a police report by calling (503) 823-3333 and select the option for non-emergency police reporting in the jurisdiction that reflects your residence.
** In addition to reporting the incident to your local law enforcement agency, you may contact the Federal Trade Commission and file a complaint online at https://www.ftc.gov/faq/consumer-protection/submit-consumer-complaint-ftc or by telephone at 877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357).
Do not fall victim to these recurring and evolving phone scams. Check in with loved ones who may be more vulnerable to ensure they are educated about scams and remain vigilant. Please help us spread the message and keep our community safe.
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