Phone Scammers Posing As The Boone County Sheriff's Office

The Boone County Sheriff's Department has received reports of phone calls claiming to be from members of the Boone County Sheriff's Office.

These scammers are:

 Telling you there's a criminal accusation against you.

 Demanding money to make the charges "go away."

 Keeping you on the phone for extended periods and transferring you to fake "higher-ranking officials."

 Sending fake documents that look like court orders.

 IT'S A SCAM! The Boone County Sheriff's Office will NEVER:

 Request payment over the phone for any reason.

 Demand gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.

 Threaten you to stay on the line or face arrest.

 Send court orders via text or email.

 Protect Yourself:

 Don't answer unknown numbers.

 Hang up immediately — don't engage!

 Do NOT share personal or financial information.

 Verify the caller's claims by contacting the Boone County Sheriff's Office directly at (765) 482-1412

 Report suspicious calls to local law enforcement or the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

Spread the word and help protect others from falling victim to these deceitful tactics!