DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Houston County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam where callers falsely claim a person has missed a court summons and must pay money to avoid legal trouble.
According to authorities, the callers often attempt to sound legitimate by using the names of real deputies or even recently retired deputies while making the demand for payment.
Officials say the calls are fraudulent and part of a growing scam targeting residents in the Wiregrass area.
The Houston County Sheriff’s Department stressed that law enforcement will never call individuals and demand payment over the phone to resolve a legal matter.
Residents who receive suspicious calls like this are urged to hang up immediately and avoid providing any personal or financial information.
Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or has information about the scam is encouraged to contact the Houston County Sheriff’s Department.
