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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

SCAM ALERT- Scammers Soliciting Contributions in the Name of the Sheriff’s Office


The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert warning of scammers calling county citizens asking for money for the Sheriff’s Office.

According to a Sheriff’s Office tweet tonight:

"The Fundraising Center” is soliciting funds to support the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. We do not have a non-profit organization and our agency will never solicit funds to "help keep the agency afloat" (as one scammer said).

Also, there is a warrant scam going around in the name of the Sheriff’s office. According to a posting on Facebook:

“A "Capt. Miller" is calling to bully victims into paying to have a warrant "lifted" for missing jury duty. While we do have a Capt. Miller in our employ, neither he nor any other bona fide law enforcement or court personnel will call you to demand money over the phone. Ever. You can check to see if you have outstanding warrants online.”

If you receive a call from someone asking for money or demanding money for the Sheriff’s Office, hang up.









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