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DENTON – The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning to residents Tuesday morning, Feb. 3, 2026, about a phone scam in which callers claim to be members of law enforcement.
The Facebook alert was posted by the office at about 8:15 a.m.
The scam involves a caller claiming the resident has a federal warrant and threatens arrest if you don’t act immediately.
Further, the caller tells the resident to drive to a store and wire money (often around $1,000) to “speed up the bail process.”
If you receive a call like this, hang up. Don’t send money and report the scam to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
The Sheriff’s Office tells residents, “Law enforcement agencies will NOT demand payment over the phone, ask for wire transfers, gift cards, or cryptocurrency (or) pressure you to act immediately.”
If you believe you’ve been targeted or have questions, contact the Caroline County Sheriff's Office at 410-479-2515 or your local police agency.
