The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of an attempted phone scam involving someone representing themselves as a member of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.
The individual identifies the resident by name and address and tells the resident they have an Order For Arrest with a $3,750 bond. The suspect then requests payment over the phone. Fortunately, no one has reported giving money to the caller.
Residents will never receive a call from Sheriff Hammonds or his staff demanding payment over the phone for any reason. If you believe you have been the victim of a scam, you can reach out to your local law enforcement agency to report the incident.
Beaufort County Sheriff Scott Hammonds encourages anyone with information regarding the location of a wanted person or criminal activity to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 946-7111. You can also submit tips anonymously by contacting Beaufort County Crime Stoppers at (252) 974-6400 or submit confidential tips online through the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office App by clicking on submit a tip.
