El Paso Sheriff’s Office warns scammers are calling, threatening to put victims in jail unless paid

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam. A spokesperson says scammers are calling people and impersonating Sheriff’s Office employees. They are telling victims they have outstanding warrants and must pay $4,000 or go to jail. They ask the victims to buy $500 pre-paid cards as payments.

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