A new phone scam impersonating the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office has already cost one victim $20,000, officials warn.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, scammers are calling residents claiming to be deputies or staff members. In one case, the caller repeatedly contacted the victim, demanding payment in Bitcoin and threatening arrest if they didn’t comply.
Authorities say once cryptocurrency is transferred, the funds are gone for good.
Red flags to watch for include unsolicited calls from supposed law enforcement, urgent demands for action, and threats of arrest. Officials also warn that scammers may possess personal information-such as your name or address-to appear more credible.
Residents are urged to hang up on suspicious calls, never share passwords, and enable two-factor authentication on all accounts.
While the Sheriff’s Office investigates these cases when possible, the use of spoofed numbers and fake identities often makes the scammers difficult to trace.
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This happened to me today in bedford, va. Poof. Gone.
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