Officers at the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office are warning residents that an individual is posing as a La Porte County Sheriff’s office deputy over the phone.
Police say this individual has spoofed the Sheriff’s Office phone number, 219-326-7700, and is contacting unsuspecting people regarding an outstanding warrant for failure to appear with jury duty. The individual is requesting money over the phone to clear up the warrant.
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Office stresses that no staff from the Sheriff’s Office will contact anyone over the telephone and request payments for warrants or fines.
Citizens are encouraged to terminate the call immediately if they are the target of this scam. Call the Sheriff’s Office to report any scam activity.
