Eaton County sheriff warns residents of new scam impersonating deputies

The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to residents about a new scam that involves callers impersonating deputies. The callers claim to be command officers or deputies and ask for payment related to jury duty or an outstanding warrant.

The sheriff’s office clarified that its employees will never contact residents to request payment for jury duty or a warrant, or ask for money for any reason. Residents who receive a suspicious call should not provide personal or financial information or send money.

The sheriff’s office urges residents to be vigilant and verify the authenticity of calls before sending any money. The warning aims to protect the community from fraud and ensure that residents can safely handle payments related to jury duty or warrants.

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