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Union County sheriff warns residents about phone scam impersonating officers

Scammers call people saying they owe money for issues such as missed jury duty. In some cases, callers are using the names of current and retired sheriff officers to make the calls appear legitimate.

Kaiden Keitt

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Nov 13, 2026, 6:49 PM

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The Union County sheriff's office is warning residents to be on guard for a phone scam in which callers pose as sheriff's officers and demand money.

Scammers call people saying they owe money for issues such as missed jury duty. In some cases, callers are using the names of current and retired sheriff officers to make the calls appear legitimate.

Officials say the sheriff's office will never call residents to demand payment over the phone.

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