Cass County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Ongoing Scam

Cass County Sheriff's Office News Release:

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office wishes to inform the public of a scam that is making the rounds through the F-M area.  An individual is calling from 701-248-0408 and identifying themselves as “Detective Baker” or “Lieutenant Ward” from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office warrant and citation division.   The ruse advises that an active warrant exists and a request for immediate payment is necessary to quash the warrant.  Our office has received multiple phone calls today questioning the legitimacy of the phone calls, please note this is a scam.   

An important reminder for the public;

At times, Cass County personnel will place phone calls notifying individuals of a warrant in an attempt to set up a court appearance.  However, under no circumstances is bond payment requested by sheriff’s office personnel over the telephone and/or in any form other than cash.  The Cass County Sheriff’s Office will accept payment on a warrant; however, the bond must be paid in cash and must be done at the court house.  If you have any questions regarding an active warrant and/or the validity of a phone call being notified of an active warrant, the sheriff’s office encourages you to call our warrant division at: (701) 241-1283.