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Sheboygan Co. Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam threatening arrest

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Posted at 11:37 AM, Feb 15, 2020
and last updated 2020-02-15 12:36:59-05

SHEBOYGAN CO. (NBC 26) -- The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office warns people of a new phone scam threatening arrest unless immediate payment is made.

Reports to the Sheriff's Office say the scam caller identifies themselves as a member of the Sheriff's Department. The caller states you have a warrant for your arrest and you need to post bond immediately or you will be arrested.

According to the Sheriff's Office, calls like this will never be made from their department. They tell people to not give out personal information or give the caller any sort of payment.

The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office phone number is (920) 459-3111, but be aware scam callers can easily spoof any number to trick you into thinking the call is from somewhere else. If you are unsure the legitimacy of the call, hang up and contact the Sheriff's Office directly.