The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm on a recent spike in impostor scams. In a situation that’s becoming far too common, con artists are dialing up Stanislaus residents, masquerading as law enforcement officers to swindle their cash. A clear message from the officials at the Sheriff’s Office: real police don’t call to demand payment to dodge arrest or courtroom dramas.
In a statement from the Sheriff’s Office, a scam alert was issued: “We’ve received reports of scammers posing as Sheriff’s Office personnel and asking residents for money.” They urge folks to keep their guard up if they receive such calls. It’s an old trick dressed in new digital threads, and the Sheriff’s Office reminds one and all that hanging up and calling your local non-emergency dispatch line is the move if something feels off…