CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office wants neighbors to be aware of a scam targeting neighbors them through court summons.
CCSO officials say scammers are contacting victims, saying they missed a “federal court summons and now must pay fines or fees using Bitcoin or other digital currencies to avoid arrest.”
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Here are some things law enforcement officials want you to be aware of if you are contacted by a potential scammer:
- Law enforcement officials will never contact you to demand payment for any reason, including demanding Bitcoin or any other digital cryptocurrencies.
- Court summons is handled through official processes, not random phone calls or threats.
- If you receive a phone call demanding or threatening you with court summons, you should hang up immediately and report it to law enforcement.
Believe you are a victim of a scam? You’re asked to contact the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office at 770-830-5916.
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