Aug 01, 2024

Scam alert!

Posted Aug 01, 2024 6:20 PM

By Dewey Terrill

JC Post

A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ANY KIND OF MONEY VIA TELEPHONE, CELL PHONE OR BY TEXTING.

The Geary County Sheriff's Department has been made aware of a recent disturbing phone call a resident out of the County received. The caller's number showed up as the Geary County Sheriff's Office. The male caller was attempting to collect money for a warrant and/or court fees.

The caller even sent text messages and images of "paperwork" for the person. The caller was persistent and called the person several times. Fortunately, the person receiving the call did not give any information to the scammer.  

The Sheriff's Department said they would not attempt to collect any type of fees via phone call or text message.