MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has issued an urgent alert regarding a sophisticated phone scam where criminals are impersonating the agency’s Chief Deputy.
The scammer is reportedly contacting citizens claiming to need personal information, including Social Security numbers and banking details, for an alleged “federal case.”
“This is absolutely a scam,” MCSO officials emphasizes in a recent Facebook post. Law enforcement reminds residents that they would never request sensitive personal information over the phone.
Authorities urge anyone receiving such calls to hang up immediately and report the incident. MCSO is asking community members to share this warning with family and neighbors, especially vulnerable populations who might be targeted by these fraudulent calls.