By KALIN KROHE
Panhandle Post
The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of phone scams.
Some of the scams will show a local number and they will always ask for money. The scams will either say you won money and will have to pay a fee to collect the money. The scam may also state a loved one is in jail and they need money for bond and a lawyer, or a family member has missed jury duty and you will have to pay a fine.
Another scam happening in Sheridan County is that the IRS or Social Security office will call and say you owe money. This is a scam.
"Never give the caller any personal information or bank information," Sheridan County Deputy Langford said. "Get the caller’s name and phone number and hang up and call the Sheriff’s Office and report it. Do not let them pressure you in to giving information or money. Hang up and report it. Remember if it’s too good to be true or they are wanting money, it’s a scam. Don’t be afraid to call our office for advice."
The Sheridan County Sheriff's Office can be contacted at 308-327-2161.