Muskingum County Residents Targeted by Scammers Demanding Bitcoin Payment
A recent surge in phone scams has been reported in Muskingum County, with scammers targeting residents through various types of schemes involving Bitcoin.
According to the sheriff's office, callers are claiming that recipients have an outstanding warrant, missed jury duty, or failed to appear in court, and are demanding payment - often through Bitcoin - to prevent an alleged arrest.
The Muskingum County Sheriff's Office has issued a reminder that law enforcement will not contact individuals to inform them of a warrant and demand payment to resolve the issue.
In fact, law enforcement will never demand Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency to clear a warrant. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately and do not engage with the caller or provide any personal, banking, or cryptocurrency information.