KCSO warns of phone scam claiming to be sheriff's office deputy demanding warrant money

KCSO warns of phone scam claiming to be sheriff's office deputy demanding warrant money

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is warning area residents of a phone scam.

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is warning area residents of a phone scam.

According to the sheriff's office, on June 14, 2022 a resident from Dallas County was contacted by a man claiming to be Lt. Wiser from the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office and stated that he had a warrant for his arrest and demanded bond money.

The phone number used by the scammer was 514-226-1014 and 470-317-8606, stated the sheriff's office.

"BE AWARE the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office will not contact you by phone for money, this is a SCAM!!!"

Anyone who receives a call like this is asked to contact the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office at 972-932-4337.