Recently we have received several calls concerning a phone scam that is circulating in our area.
The person calls identifying themselves as a Jasper County Deputy saying that there is a warrant out for the person's arrest and they direct the person to go get some kind of money card so the warrant will be removed.
During the conversation the caller tries to keep you on the phone while you get the money card and once the card is purchased they request the card number so they can get the money. DO NOT DO THIS!!
This is a scam; the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call and ask for money or a card over the phone in reference to clearing a warrant!!
One of the phone numbers being used is 417-213-1403 and when the recording answers, it says it is the Sheriff’s Office, it is NOT!!!
We are currently investigating this scam but wanted to make the public aware of what is occurring. Please remember to never give personal information to anyone over the phone or give numbers off of money cards to anyone over the phone.
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