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Shelby County Sheriff responds to scam situation
On Monday, February 24th, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office was called to respond to a possible scam situation. A Shelby County resident was contacted and told that their grandchild or child had been involved in an accident and had hurt someone and was currently in custody of law enforcement. They advised that they needed bail money to get out of jail and that they would send someone to the residence to pick up the money. This is a common story they are using. The suspect did pick up the money from the residence. Still, with the assistance of Audubon County Sheriff’s Office, the individual was apprehended, and the cash was taken back by law enforcement. It was also discovered the suspect was staying in a Guthrie County motel and was driving a rental vehicle. This scam is a ring of individuals working together. It has happened in not only Shelby County but in other counties as well. Please contact your elderly parents or grandparents and spread the word. If you receive a call similar to this, contact law enforcement immediately. In some cases, they ask you to stay on the phone with them during the incident, in that case ue another line or text a friend to call law enforcement. We will come to the residence immediately in an attempt to stop the scam or possibly apprehend the suspect. Please spread the word and if you have any doubts in mind whenever handing over money, feel free to call the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office or your local law enforcement for guidance.
