SCAM ALERT

The Aust in County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple scam calls for issues such as Failure to Appear, Warrants and Federal Jury Summons Warrant.

Scammers are calling, texting, or emailing residents while pretending to be police officers or court clerks. They claim you have an active arrest warrant for missing jury duty, unpaid traffic tickets, or federal charges. They demand immediate cash or crypto to clear the bond. This is a scam. Real law enforcement never demands payment over the phone.

Warning Signs

False Urgency – demands for immediate action to avoid arrest or legal penalties Unusual Payments – requests to pay by gift cards, wire transfers, crypto or cash mailers Impersonation – callers or texts pretending to be authorities

How to Protect Yourself 

Hang Up and Verify - Do not trust caller ID, call official agency numbers to verify Never Pay Upfront – The government never demands instant payments over the phone

What to do if Targeted 

Stop all communication with the suspected scammer immediately File an official report Notify your bank or credit card company if financials data was shared Place a free fraud alert on your credit reports