Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office warns of scam calls claiming missed court dates, threatening warrants

Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office warns of scam calls claiming missed court dates, threatening warrants

NEZ PERCE, Idaho. -- Someone impersonating a sheriff's deputy attempted to collect a fraudulent payment over the phone on Thursday, according to Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office.

SCAM ALERT: Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office Issues Warning Over Fraudulent Calls

LEWISTON, ID — The Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office has issued a public warning after a citizen reported receiving a fraudulent phone call from an individual posing as a deputy. According to the June 12 release, the caller falsely identified themselves as “Deputy Dan Brown” with Whitman County, claiming the recipient had missed a court date and would need to pay $2,000 to avoid arrest. The caller ID reportedly displayed as the Whitman County Co…