Call impersonating Roanoke Lieutenant fake, sheriff’s office warns

James Dalpino
·1 min read

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke’s Sheriff’s Office is reporting a fake call impersonating a Lieutenant asking people to bring money to the sheriff’s office.

According to the sheriff’s office, they have been notified about someone calling claiming they are a Lieutenant with the department and then stating the resident has missed a court date or jury summons. The caller then asks for money to make up for these fabricated missed appointments.

Roanoke Sheriff’s Office says these are false and not to bring money to their office regarding these calls.

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Currently, the calling number is (540) 340-3425. The sheriff’s office says this is not a telephone number associated with their station.

If you are uncertain about a call from the sheriff’s office, call (540) 853-2621 and someone can verify it.

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