The Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a phone scam targeting Cumberland County residents.
The sheriff's office said citizens are receiving phone calls from callers impersonating law enforcement officers claiming to be Sergeant Hamlett. The caller says they have legal papers and must call back immediately. When calling the number back the impersonator has the voicemail set up to reflect the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. The number calling citizens is 910-479-5277.
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"Remember, the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office will NEVER contact you by phone or email to request money, credit card information, or sensitive personal and financial details like Social Security or Credit Card Numbers," the sheriff's office said. "They will never ask for electronic money transfers.
"If you receive any such communication, it's a scam. Report it immediately."