Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Calls

The Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office received a number of calls Monday from people reporting phone scams.

Fraudsters are impersonating representatives, detectives, and deputies from the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office.

They are calling people and falsely claiming there’s a legal issue that you can solve with an immediate payment over the phone, which is a scam.

No legitimate law enforcement agency will ever call you demanding immediate payment for fines or fees over the phone.

If you get a call like this, hang up immediately.

Do not provide any personal or financial information, and do not attempt to make a payment.