Have you received a call claiming you missed jury duty and now need to withdraw cash from an ATM to pay a fine or have a bond removed?
STOP – HANG UP!
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office will NOT call you demanding cash, Bitcoin, directing you to an ATM, or asking you to make a payment over the phone to avoid arrest or remove a bond.These scammers may sound official and use fear or urgency to pressure you into acting quickly.
Don’t fall for it.
If you receive a call like this, do not provide personal information, send money, or follow their instructions.Hang up and call the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office directly at (828) 632 – 1111.