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Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a new phone scam in which the caller claims to work for the department.

Similar scams surfaced last year, too, prompting a pair of warnings from the sheriff.

In the latest scam, the caller claims the person on the other end of the line has missed a court date and has a warrant out for their arrest. The perpetrator then tries to solicit money to vacate the warrant.

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“The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office DOES NOT call residents to tell them they have an outstanding warrant nor ask for any money,” the department said in a news release. “Individuals should NEVER provide anyone with their personal credit card or bank information.”

The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone who receives a similar call to report it immediately by call the non-emergency number at 815-282-2600.