Valencia County, NM (KKOB) – The Valencia County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent scam where callers claim a family member is in custody and that money must be paid to the Sheriff’s Office for their release.
Scammers may spoof the Sheriff’s Office phone number and use the names of current or former employees to make the call appear legitimate.
The Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that:
- The Sheriff’s Office does not call family members asking for money to release someone from custody.
- Warrants cannot be cleared by making a payment over the phone.
- Never provide money, gift cards, credit card information, or banking information to these callers.
If you receive a call like this, hang up and contact the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office directly using a verified phone number.
