Full Notification

McDowell County sheriff’s deputies are urging local residents to be aware of a scam once again circulating in the area involving sending cash to a relative in trouble.
The caller tells citizens a family member has been arrested and needs money to get out of jail. In a recent case, the caller told an elderly lady that she was required to meet him in person and alone.
The Sheriff’s Office advises McDowell folks never to send money in these instances but to call the relative and confirm whether or not they need help. Find a way to corroborate the story instead of sending money blindly. If you can’t get in touch with the relative, call the jail where they are supposedly confined.
If you have questions or concerns, call the Sheriff’s Office at 652-2235.