Sheriff reports multiple scam calls in Stanton County

STANTON, Neb. — The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office is advising citizens to be on alert for possible scam calls.

Stanton County Sheriff Mike Unger says his office is coordinating with the FBI to investigate a case from earlier this month, in which a Stanton County resident sent over $140,000 to a scam caller. He said his office also received a complaint Thursday morning after a grandmother nearly sent thousands of dollars in cash for a bond for a granddaughter that she was told was in jail. 

Unger said his office has received numerous reports of potential scammers pretending to be government officials requesting money over the phone. He said no legitimate agency will reach out directly via phone or email for bond money or to seek repayment for debts to government agencies.

The sheriff’s office noted that scammers can often easily find personal information, such as the names of loved ones, on the internet or social media.

Unger said if you receive a call that you suspect may be suspicious, hang up immediately and contact law enforcement.