Salem, OR – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam in which callers are allegedly impersonating deputies and demanding payment for fake fines or missed jury duty.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, multiple residents have reported receiving fraudulent calls where scammers claim to represent law enforcement and request payment over the phone using gift cards, Bitcoin, or other untraceable methods. Officials stress that the Sheriff’s Office never requests payment through electronic or prepaid means and does not collect fines over the phone.
Authorities said the scammers often use spoofed caller IDs showing “Marion County Sheriff’s Office” or even real employee names to appear legitimate. In some cases, callers allegedly instruct victims to meet them in parking lots, kiosks, or other public places to make payments…