Consumer Rights · Scam Alert · October 2, 2026, 1:10 AM CDT
Key Facts
- wcti12.com issued a new alert: Craven County sheriff warns of scam calls posing as deputies
- Craven County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam in which callers pose as sheriff’s deputies and use official office phone numbers to appear legitimate.
- How it reaches victims: Phone call.
- Tactics the source describes: Asks for money; impersonates a trusted organization.
Craven County sheriff warns of scam calls posing as deputies.
Craven County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing scam in which callers pose as sheriff’s deputies and use official office phone numbers to appear legitimate.
The callers may claim a person owes money for unpaid fines, missed jury duty, or other fabricated charges, and they may demand immediate payment and threaten arrest or other legal action, according to CCSO.
The sheriff’s office said it will never ask for payment over the phone, and deputies also will not request financial information or demand payment by gift card, wire transfer, or prepaid debit card.[1]
What the Scam Looks Like
How to Protect Yourself
- Do not send money because of an unexpected call, text, or email. Hang up and contact the agency or person yourself using a number you look up independently.
- Contact the organization directly using a phone number or website you look up yourself, not one provided in the message.
How to Verify This Yourself
Read the original alert directly at wcti12.com — that page is the primary source for everything above.
References
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