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Don't Fall For It: Scam Callers Posing As Rockland Sheriff Don't Fall For It: Scam Callers Posing As Rockland Sheriff
Don't Fall For It: Scam Callers Posing As Rockland Sheriff The Rockland Sheriff’s Office has issued an alert after it received reports of scam callers posing as being from the agency. "Several people have contacted the Sheriff’s Office today reporting that they received suspicious phone calls from phone number 845-801-0573 stating that they were a sergeant from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office," the alert states. Callers are told they were wanted for skipping jury duty and that there would be a warrant put out for their arrest if they didn't make payments via Zelle or Venmo, the agencysaid. "THIS CALL IS A SCAM and the phone number is no…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Important Phone Scam Warning' Issued By Police In Area 'Important Phone Scam Warning' Issued By Police In Area
'Important Phone Scam Warning' Issued By Police In Area Police have issued a warning regarding a recent scam call that is now being investigated. City of Middletown Police say they received a report of attempted fraud that involved a Middletown resident on Thursday, Aug. 15 The resident received two separate phone calls that appeared to be from legitimate law enforcement agencies, claiming that there was a warrant for their arrest, police say. The initial call was allegedly from a male with a heavy accent who advised the victim that he was a DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) Special Agent. Police say the caller ID at the residence showed a number o…

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by Valerie Musson