Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warns of scammers impersonating officers

The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has been getting reports from citizens that a group of phone scammers are targeting people in the area.

The scammers are using a common phone scam that impersonates a police officer who claims they have a warrant/fine on them or their loved ones and then demands immediate payment to avoid being arrested.

They will falsely claim to be a real sheriff deputy, often using the rank of sergeant, and then demand payment, usually by cash, gift card, crypto, payment app, or wire transfer.

Real law enforcement officers will never call you to threaten arrest. Real law enforcement officers will never demand that you pay fines immediately over the phone. Only scammers will demand immediate payment by cash, gift card, crypto, payment app, or wire transfer.