Monmouth Co. Sheriff Warns Residents About Phone Spoofing Scam

FREEHOLD, NJ - The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a warning against a telephone scam where a caller identifies themselves as a detective from the department.

According to a statement from Sheriff Shaun Golden, an elderly man was fraudulently told to turn himself in to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office after receiving a phone call from an individual posing as a detective.

“The call appeared as if it was coming from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office phone number, since scammers use technology to modify a call from a number when, in actuality, it is not that number. This is called spoofing, where an individual believes the call is legitimate,” the sheriff’s office said.

Complaints to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office can be directed to (732) 431-6400.

“In regards to any SCAM, always use your best judgement. If it doesn’t seem right, it’s probably not,” the department concluded.