Scammers Posing As Delco Sheriffs, Employees

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Authorities in Delaware County are warning residents of scammers posing as county employees and possibly sheriffs.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has recently gotten reports about scam phone calls originating from unknown phone numbers, or possibly a spoofed number, appearing to be from the Sheriff’s office.

According to the Sheriff's Office, scammers may represent themselves as a county employee.

In the most recent case, the caller used the name "Captain Walker," the Sheriff's Office said.

The callers tell victims there are warrants for their arrests, or they are subject to arrest for failing to appear for jury duty.

Typically, the scammers will request payment of some type, often MoneyPak, GreenDot, or some other type of prepaid money, or gift card as payment to avoid arrest. They may also ask for personal information including a social security number and/or bank account information.

Residents who get these kinds of calls should hang up and not give any personal information, account information, or purchase any type of money card, or gift card.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office or Delaware County Jury Services will never contact anyone by telephone and ask for personal information, bank account information, or payment of any kind to avoid jury duty or arrest.

Anyone who gets such a call should contact local police.