{"id":3024,"date":"2026-02-10T22:47:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/pcsdblotter\/?p=3024"},"modified":"2026-02-10T22:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:47:06","slug":"warning-dont-get-scammed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/pcsdblotter\/2026\/02\/10\/warning-dont-get-scammed\/","title":{"rendered":"WARNING: Don\u2019t Get Scammed!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Pierce County Sheriff\u2019s Office is warning the public about phone scams involving individuals falsely claiming to be Sheriff\u2019s Office employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, scammers are using public booking records to identify recently booked inmates. They then contact family members and claim they can secure a loved one\u2019s early release, home monitoring, or placement into special jail programs, but only if money is paid immediately over the phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pierce County Sheriff\u2019s Office will NEVER ask for money over the phone and does not accept payments for release, home monitoring, or jail programs by phone, gift cards, wire transfers, or electronic payment apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you receive a call like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do not send money<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not share personal or financial information<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hang up immediately<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you believe you\u2019ve been targeted, report the call to the Pierce County Sheriff\u2019s Office using a verified phone number or contact your local law enforcement agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please share this message to help protect others\u2014especially families who may be stressed or vulnerable after a loved one\u2019s recent arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay alert. 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