Scam Alert From the Blair County Sheriff's Office

The Blair County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of residents receiving phone calls from a male caller identifying himself as a Deputy of the Blair  County Sheriff’s Office.

The caller claims that a “jury duty or witness” appearance has been missed, resulting in an arrest warrant being generated for the recipient. The actor provides  instructions on how to handle the warrant by paying a dollar amount that could resolve the  outstanding warrant.

The actor also gives a case number and the victim’s personal information  (making it seem legitimate) over the phone.

Unfortunately, the actor is using a smartphone application that disguises the actor’s number to show as if the Blair County Sheriff’s Office phone number is calling.  

The Blair County Sheriff’s Office or any other Blair County law enforcement agency will never call and present an option to settle any outstanding filings, warrants, or paperwork via phone. 

At times, calls are made to provide information to subjects who have outstanding filings, warrants or paperwork to notify the office to arrange a time to meet for the service of same.

The Blair County Sheriff’s Office will never make any monetary arrangements via phone, request any personal account information for any reason or request that people remain on the phone as they drive to the courthouse campus.

If you receive such a call, please report it to your local police agency to determine if the call is legitimate or a scam. Never give personal information, or account information to anyone over the phone.