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Wake County, NC – Residents across Wake County are being warned to stay alert after scammers began impersonating detention officers and sheriff’s deputies in an effort to steal money from victims, according to the Wake County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the sheriff’s office, the scammers are contacting residents by phone or text while falsely claiming to represent the Wake County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). In several reported cases, callers allegedly told victims they must send money immediately to resolve a legal issue or prevent a loved one from being jailed…