SCAM ALERT
It has been brought to our attention that someone is calling Ashland area residents impersonating various members of the Ashland County Sheriff's Office. One of the call back numbers given was 419-558-6546. This is not an ACSO number. The message it gives is not from anyone at the ACSO.
Scammers can find all sorts of information on us and put enough of it together to sound legit. Do not trust caller ID, it can be spoofed. Scammers have been known to use the name of current or former deputies and officers as well. These calls can be frightening, the scammer wants to keep you off balance you so you'll fall for their demands.
Remember:
Deputies / Officers will not threaten to arrest unless you immediately pay a fine.
Deputies / Officers will not ask for prepaid money cards or gift cards as a form of payment.
Deputies / Officers will not clear up a warrant over the phone in exchange for payment.
Protect yourself by refusing to give the scammer any information. DON'T give them any money or bank account info. Hang up on the scammer.
For more information on phone scams click the following link.
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/phone-scams#whattodo