Miami County Sheriff warns of recent phone scams

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MIAMI COUNTY – Over the past couple of days residents have received phone calls from someone identifying themself as an employee of the Miami County Sheriff’s Office. The caller states that a court date was missed and requests money be sent to them to avoid getting into further trouble.

We ask residents to use caution if they receive one of these calls. You can verify a call by calling the records section at 937.440.6085 during business hours or non-emergency dispatch after business hours at 937.440.9911.

It should also be noted that no member of the Miami County Sheriff’s Office will call you and ask for your personal information or for you to provide any type of payment.