Scamstrongp

Cumberland County, North Carolina, is on alert as the Sheriff’s Office issues a warning about a resurging phone scam exploiting fears of legal consequences. Residents have reported receiving calls from individuals pretending to be law enforcement officials claiming they have missed federal jury duty. Sheriff’s Lt. Gary Howard emphasized the alarming tactics being employed by the scammers, who utilize spoofed phone numbers to mimic the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. This deception adds credibility to their threats, which typically include dire consequences such as arrest unless immediate payments are made for fictitious fines. The fraudulent callers … Read more