Leon County Sheriff’s Office and partners are warning residents about an increase in impersonation scam calls, with 132 reports filed since January 2025 — 26 of those are from this year alone. In one of the largest cases, a victim lost $500,000 in gold.
Recently, the scams typically involve callers posing as law enforcement officers and demanding immediate payment to resolve fabricated legal issues, such as a missed jury duty summons or a warrant.
Deputy Mary Pilkanis said the callers use fear and urgency to pressure victims…