Latest scam alert involving calls about postcards, from Stark County Sheriff’s Office

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Stark County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of a recent phone scam.

On Monday, Stark County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Facebook post about the latest phone scam; scammers spoofing their caller ID to closely resemble the office’s official number.

According to the sheriff’s office, postcards that are issued out by municipal courts are to notify people about outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The postcards are legitimate and instruct those who have received a post card to clear the matter in person at their office at 4500 Atlantic Boulevard Northeast, Canton Ohio.

The sheriff’s office say the scammers have been calling people and saying the following:

• “Have you received your warrant postcard?”
• “Stay on the line so you can pay for/clear your warrant.”
• “Please hold while we transfer you to the financial department of the courts.”

The Stark County Sheriff’s Office reminds neighbors that they will never call about a warrant, and it is not possible to pay or clear a warrant over the phone.

Police also remind those that receive these scam calls to hang up and not ever give out personal or financial information.