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McMinnville, OR – The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a growing scam involving fake calls claiming to be from law enforcement, demanding money to release inmates from custody.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the scammers often target victims or survivors of domestic and sexual violence, pretending to be deputies or court officials. The caller pressures victims to pay for an individual’s “release” or to fund a treatment program—claims that officials say are entirely false…