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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Fraudulent Court Summons Text Scams - 04/16/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has received dozens of phone calls today, April 16, 2026, from community members reporting a series of illegitimate text messages.

 

The fraudulent messages claim to be from law enforcement and tell the recipient that they are scheduled for a court appearance within 24 hours. The messages further state that failure to appear will result in penalties ranging from significant fines to immediate arrest.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office confirms these text messages are not legitimate.

 

These types of communications are common scare tactics used by scammers to create a sense of urgency. The goal is often to convince people to send money or reveal sensitive personally identifiable information (PII).

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind community members that scammers can be very convincing and often use these high-pressure tactics to exploit people. Additionally, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office does not use text messages to let people know about court appearances.”

 

Important Reminders for Community Members:

  • Do not send money to unknown persons or government agencies without first verifying the legitimacy of the request through official channels.
  • If you receive a suspicious call or text from someone claiming to be law enforcement, do not use the contact information or click on any links provided in the message.
  • If you have questions regarding the identity of a person claiming to be a law enforcement officer, hang up and call your local non-emergency dispatch center to potentially verify.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office encourages community members to remain vigilant and use good judgment when receiving unsolicited, high-pressure calls, emails, or text messages.

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Fraudulent Court Summons Text Scams - 04/16/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (MCSO) – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has received dozens of phone calls today, April 16, 2026, from community members reporting a series of illegitimate text messages.

 

The fraudulent messages claim to be from law enforcement and tell the recipient that they are scheduled for a court appearance within 24 hours. The messages further state that failure to appear will result in penalties ranging from significant fines to immediate arrest.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office confirms these text messages are not legitimate.

 

These types of communications are common scare tactics used by scammers to create a sense of urgency. The goal is often to convince people to send money or reveal sensitive personally identifiable information (PII).

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind community members that scammers can be very convincing and often use these high-pressure tactics to exploit people. Additionally, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office does not use text messages to let people know about court appearances.”

 

Important Reminders for Community Members:

  • Do not send money to unknown persons or government agencies without first verifying the legitimacy of the request through official channels.
  • If you receive a suspicious call or text from someone claiming to be law enforcement, do not use the contact information or click on any links provided in the message.
  • If you have questions regarding the identity of a person claiming to be a law enforcement officer, hang up and call your local non-emergency dispatch center to potentially verify.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office encourages community members to remain vigilant and use good judgment when receiving unsolicited, high-pressure calls, emails, or text messages.

 

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