Scam Warning: Con Man Impersonating Member of Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about the return of a scam involving law enforcement. 

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The threatening scam was reported in southeast Minnesota as recent as last November.

It involves a caller claiming to be from a local law enforcement agency and demanding payment to avoid legal action. 

The Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday they have been made aware that a man with a southern accent has called county residents from a blocked number claiming to be Brad Green with the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office. 

Authorities say the caller will tell their target they have been subpoenaed to be an expert witness in a federal case and that they have missed their court day. The scammer would then request payment in the form of gift cards or payments to settle the fake legal issue. 

See Also: A Costly Year: Over $500K Lost in Olmsted County Scams in 2023

The sheriff’s office reminds residents to never pay, agree to pay or agree to meet with someone asking for money to settle a legal issue. Community members who get a call from someone claiming to be from law enforcement asking for money to hang up and contact the sheriff’s office directly. 

The Sheriff’s Office says they will never call and request money and gift cards. Contact information for the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office is available by clicking here. 

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