(From the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office)
Sheriff Michael A. Cortez wants to alert the Hancock County community to an ongoing phone scam.
Unknown individuals are calling residents while impersonating Hancock County Sheriff’s Office deputies, claiming that the recipient has missed a court date or owes fines. In some cases, the caller ID may even display the name of an actual deputy.
Please be advised:
- These calls are NOT coming from the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office
- The caller is typically a male with a southern accent.
- The request is a SCAM!
DO NOT provide any personal or financial information!
Hang up immediately!