Beware Phone Scams Using Names of Sheriff, Judges, and County Officials. Arrest Warrants Not Served by Phone.
In a new twist on the recent arrest warrant scam for missing jury duty, violators have recently used Hamilton County Sheriff Bowen’s name, along with the names of local judges and law enforcement officers, in order to make the scam seem more realistic. The perpetrators also have a knowledge of area businesses as in at least one case potential victims were directed to a specific store in order to purchase prepaid credit cards or send a wire transfer.
As a reminder, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office does not call threatening to arrest an individual for missing jury duty, failing to pay taxes, or for other reasons. If a call similar to one of these is received, hang up the telephone without continuing a conversation with the caller. Never be tempted to send payment for a warrant by prepaid card or wire transfer. Body attachment warrants, tax warrants, and other government transactions should only be handled by contacting the correct office or court directly.
Do not be convinced by Caller ID as software is available to easily fake a telephone number. The best practice is to contact the office by researching the correct number and using it.
To report a scam involving the IRS, visit https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/IRS-Repeats-Warning-about-Phone-Scams for more information. To report becoming a victim of other telephone scams, call Hamilton County Public Safety Communications at 317-773-1282.
Address/Location
Hamilton County Sheriff
18100 Cumberland Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
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