Phone Scammers Are Impersonating Law Enforcement

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 10:34 AM

Officials say the caller claims the person has a warrant and demands immediate payment to avoid jail.

Multiple Counties are dealing with another phone scam popping up where the scammer is impersonating law enforcement. Report from both the Pacific and Mason County sheriff’s departments warning residents about a phone scam involving someone impersonating one of their detectives. Officials say the caller claims the person has a warrant and demands immediate payment to avoid jail. Deputies stress they will never ask for money over the phone or accept payment that way. Anyone receiving such a call should hang up and report it immediately.

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