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Scam Targets Anne Arundel County Residents
Several phone calls have been made to victims where the caller claimed to be an Anne Arundel County sheriff.
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — Officers with the Anne Arundel County Police Department are reporting a scam involving the department. Several phone calls have been made to victims where the caller claimed to be an Anne Arundel County sheriff and that the victim has missed jury duty.
On at least one occasion, the caller stated that the victim would be "federally charged" if they hung up the phone. The Anne Arundel County Police Department stated on Facebook that this is false.
"Hang up and please do NOT give out any personal information," the department advised.
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For more information, to report any similar instances or for verification of the validity of such a call, contact the police department at 410-222-1490.
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