Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Phone Scam Demanding Warrant Payments

The Middlesex County Sheriff's Office has sent out a warning. A phone scam is hitting residents across the county. People get calls from con artists pretending to work for the department, asking for money to clear warrants.

According to Central Jersey.com, several residents have reported these calls in recent days. The scammers tell victims they must pay for an active warrant. But here's the truth: the sheriff's office doesn't call residents demanding money. They won't ask for payment over the phone. Ever.

If you have questions about a warrant, you'll get a letter in the mail. It comes on official letterhead. These letters give information but won't request payment.

What should you do? Block suspicious numbers. Report unwanted messages as junk or spam. If you think you're being targeted, call 911 right away or contact your local police department.

Questions about this scam? The sheriff's office has two ways to reach them. Call the Division of Investigations at 732-745-4000. You can also try the dispatch center at 732-745-3271.

Scam calls pretending to be law enforcement have become a common trick. Criminals use these tactics to frighten victims into paying fast. They apply pressure and make threats, creating panic so people act without thinking.

The sheriff's office wants everyone to know this: no real law enforcement agency demands phone payment for warrants or legal matters. Official communications about warrants arrive through the mail on official letterhead.

Want more information? Visit middlesexcountynj.gov/sheriff to learn about the sheriff's office.