St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office warns residents of phone scam

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office warns residents of phone scam

St. Bernard Sheriff James Pohlmann would like to inform residents of a phone scam that has been brought to his attention.

Victims have reported receiving phone calls stating they must pay money or a warrant will be issued for their arrest due to their failure to appear for jury duty.

The caller, who claims to be a deputy with the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office, instructs the victim to wire money or purchase gift cards, then provide him with the information to void the warrant and avoid arrest for being in contempt of court.

Sheriff Pohlmann wants residents to know the majority of the time a valid arrest warrant is served in person by law enforcement officials; however, in some circumstances a law enforcement official may call you if you have a warrant, but under no circumstances will that officer ever ask anyone to give them money by any means or form of payment.

If you have received a call from someone claiming to be a deputy with the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office asking you for money to avoid arrest, call the Sheriff’s Office at (504) 271-2501.

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