Scam involving caller posing as sheriff’s chief deputy reported in Darke County

The caller says the money is because the potential victim failed to show up for jury duty or that a subpoena was issued. They may try to get account numbers or ask people to wire them money, according to the sheriff’s office.

While sheriff’s deputies will call people to follow up on investigations and reports, they will never ask for money, the sheriff’s office said.

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If someone express concerns about the validity of a deputy’s call, they’ll be asked to call back on the sheriff’s office’s publicly known phone number, 937-548-2020.

The sheriff’s office stressed that it’s important to refuse to verify or give out personal information over the phone unless they know and trust the caller.

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Anyone who lost money or think their personal information was compromised by a scam caller can contact the sheriff’s office at 937-548-2020.