Residents are receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office Command Staff or Officers. These names are public record and are easily obtained. The scammers even “spoof” the phone number to be the number for the Sheriff’s Office in order to look official however, most of the phone conversation will be conducted from another number.
The scammers state the individuals have a bench warrant, need to pay bond/bail, a fine for missing jury duty, or a fee for a civil service. The scammers request payment to avoid your arrest. The scammer then directs the individual to make a payment at a local “kiosk”. In some cases, the scammer requests a payment through a third-party phone app, (CashApp, Zelle, etc.). The State of New Jersey only excepts payment at a designated State Finance Window.
At no time does the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office request an online payment.
If you receive a phone call like this, please call the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office at 856-384-4600 to verify before making any payment.
