Authorities caution against fraudulent calls demanding payment, emphasizing PSO will never discuss warrants or request funds over the phone.
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) is issuing a public alert following a noticeable increase in fraudulent warrant scam calls targeting residents. These deceptive messages, often sophisticated in their presentation, aim to exploit individuals by extracting personal and financial information.
Sheriff’s officials are urging the community to remain vigilant and understand the modus operandi of these scammers.
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The Pasco Sheriff’s Office states that they will never discuss active warrants over the phone or demand payment in any form, especially not through untraceable methods like gift cards, to resolve them.
The scammers often employ tactics that include threatening arrest if immediate payment is not made or impersonating law enforcement officers to gain trust. Their ultimate goal is to obtain sensitive data or financial assets.
Residents who receive such calls are advised to:
- Hang up immediately. Do not engage with the caller.
- Do not provide any personal information, including Social Security numbers, bank account details, or credit card numbers.
- Never send money in any form, including gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
- Verify any legitimate concerns directly with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office through official channels, not by calling back a number provided by the suspicious caller. https://www.pascosheriff.com/active-warrants/
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