JoCo Sheriff's Department Warns Public of Scammer Activity
The Josephine County Sheriff's Office is continuing to receive numerous reports of scammers posing as one of their deputies demanding payment from citizens.
Another common complaint is scammers using the inmate search feature in the Sheriff's Office's app and website to contact family members, falsely claiming they can help release loved ones for a fee. If you receive any such calls, do not send money or share personal information. Verify any claims with official sources.
The Sheriff's Office is reminding everyone that Law Enforcement does not conduct business in this fashion. They will never call and demand payment over the phone, with gift cards or through cryptocurrency kiosks.
Posted on 9/2/26 11:22AM by Alex Bauer
