St. Clair County Sheriff Mat King is warning the community of a scam that is making its way around St. Clair County.
A male claiming to be “Sgt. Jones” is calling from local 810 numbers. The caller is stating the person has warrants. They appear to use many official sounding terms and even local names to convince the caller of their legitimacy. The voicemail upon callback also claims to be the “St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office – Warrant Division.”
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office will never contact you to inform you of a warrant, let alone to demand payment. Bitcoin, gift cards, or anything of the like, is not a valid form of payment for many legitimate transactions. Please use caution when answering the phone to numbers that are unfamiliar to you.
It is also crucial to be cognizant of who you are providing personal information to. If you do receive any suspicious calls, please do not send money and contact your local police department.
The St. Clair County Sheriff main telephone number is 810-987-1700. If you are concerned about the legitimacy of a call, please do not hesitate to reach out to confirm.
