Macomb County Residents Scammed By Fake Police Calls

MACOMB COUNTY, MI — The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office is warning everyone of a new phone scam from fake police trying to get personal information. The most recent incident happened around 3:30 p.m. June 25 when a resident said the caller’s telephone number showed up as the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office main line and the caller stated they were the authorities.

The scammer reportedly gave the resident a date and time to turn himself in or he would be arrested and proceeded to ask personal information. The caller reportedly hung up when questioned on the specifics. The scammer reportedly had a foreign accent and already knew the resident’s name, address and phone number, police said.

Authorities from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office said these calls have been reported more often lately and are not coming from their officials.

“The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office will not solicit money or gift cards over the phone,” Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said in a statement. “In the case a resident does have a valid warrant, our staff may contact you to advise you of such. You may turn yourself in at the Macomb County Jail or the court of jurisdiction. If you are unsure if you have a warrant for your arrest and are suspicious of the person calling you, please come to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office with your identification and we will look into this for you.”

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office would also like to remind the public not to give out personal identifying information over the phone.

If a citizen has received a phone call similar to this, they can make a formal report with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office. Police are continuing to investigate the scam.

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