Scammers never take a day off — and now, they’re getting even more convincing.
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office is warning people about a federal court scam that nearly cost one local person tens of thousands of dollars after scammers posed as court officials and issued what looked like a legitimate arrest warrant.
According to the sheriff’s office, someone who lives in Durham County reported receiving a call claiming they owed $30,000 for failing to appear in federal court. While still on the phone, the caller sent a letter that appeared to be an official court document, complete with legal language and an arrest warrant…