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Phone calls asking for money for HCSO is a scam

By Lake Okeechobee News
Posted 2/11/19

HENDRY COUNTY — Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has received a number of complaints from people who are reporting scam calls.

Callers advised that they are receiving phone calls …

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Phone calls asking for money for HCSO is a scam

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By Lake Okeechobee News
HENDRY COUNTY — Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has received a number of complaints from people who are reporting scam calls.

Callers advised that they are receiving phone calls from phone number 863-674-4060 and caller ID identified that number as the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office. The caller is identifying himself as either Sergeant Mike Taylor or Clifton Green. They are telling individuals that they are calling from the Hendry County Sheriff‘s Office and that they have warrants for their arrest or have missed jury duty and asking for payment over the phone.

Please know that the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office will never call you asking for payment over the phone.

THIS IS A SCAM!!! DON’T FALL FOR IT!!
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