(FARGO) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a scam is surfacing claiming to involve the sheriff’s office.
“We’ve been informed about a scam call targeting residents in our area,” the sheriff’s office posted on Facebook Monday afternoon. “The scammer is leaving voicemail messages from the phone number 701-248-6054, falsely claiming to be Sgt. Iverson from the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. The caller states that they need to discuss an urgent legal matter.”
Law enforcement reminds the public to be vigilant if a phone call comes from a deputy in their office; and if they don’t feel the circumstances are adding up, end the call at call Red River Regional Dispatch at 701-451-7660 and request to speak with a deputy.
“The deputy will assist in providing legitimacy to the original phone call,” the sheriff’s office said. “Given the amount of scamming occurrences law enforcement is notified of, our office fully understands at times we may be questioned on legitimacy, and we would prefer someone follow the verification process before falling victim.”
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 courthouse.
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
