There is another scam in Washington County involving fake ‘Publishers Clearing House’ phone calls. The scammer will convince the victim to send money in multiple ways including Amazon gift cards and writing checks. The scammers will then send what looks like a valid check to you
A Facebook account under the name “sheriff larry” has been messaging people advertising an assistance program. This is not Sheriff Mincks! This is a scam! The message states, “This is a program specifically placed for those who need assistance paying their bills, buying a home, starting
There have been reports in Washington County of a blue Chrysler van going around to houses and asking homeowners to look at an air purifier. In exchange, they will offer a gift card. If you have questions, please call dispatch, 24/7 non-emergency line, at 740-376-7070, x
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is aware of a new scam in the area involving the Washington County Jail. The only known number involved in the scam is 850-260-0057. The scam will first ask the caller to choose a language, followed by, “Thank you for calling the
Please be advised of a new scam that has been brought to our attention at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Several individuals have reported an email they have received supposedly from Washington State Community College. The email states it is from the college president and requests
There is another telephone scam in Washington County where scammers are calling from the number 646-813-7886. The caller ID shows New York. The scammers state that you have earned a grant from the ASSA and the government. They give you another number to call with an activation
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line, 740-376-7070, is being used by a scammer to target residents of Washington County. The caller identifies himself as someone from the Sheriff’s Office. The most recent caller identified himself as “Deputy Davis” and told the victim that there were 2
There is another telephone scam in Washington County where scammers are calling from the number 1-786-216-9951. The caller ID shows Miami, Florida. The scammers claim there are serious allegations against you and you must call back or criminal charges could be filed. If there is any
Scammers call telling you that you have won money through Publishers Clearing House. Scammers claim you have won so much money every month and ask that you give a certain percentage to charity. They give you a winning number and ask you go to a store
Residents are still receiving calls from scammers who claim to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These scammers inform the caller they owe money immediately and must pay using iTunes gift cards, a wire transfer, or some other form of payment. The caller ID known