Scam alert: impersonation scam targets Clark County residents

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Clark County Sheriff’s Office is warning people of a common law enforcement impersonation scam, which has spiked in popularity in the area.

The scammer calls and tells the possible victim to call them back about a court case or warrant.

“Please know the Clark County Sheriff’s Office will not call to advise you of a warrant or court case and furthermore we will not ask you to report downtown in person or to provide information for payment over the phone,” wrote CCSO. “These calls are all scam calls. Do not call the number back that the caller provides and if you do answer the phone, simply hang up the phone and do not provide any information to this unknown caller.”

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Anyone ever wondering about the legitimacy of a call they received is asked to call the non-emergency number at 937-328-2560…

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