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1/11/26
The Muscatine County Sheriff’s office says several residents have been the victim of a telephone scam.
The sheriff’s office reports that three different individuals arrived at the Walnut Street station Wednesday afternoon advising they were called by a male claiming to be a sergeant from the Muscatine County Sheriff’s Office. The male advised the individuals they had a warrant out for their arrest and had to appear in-person at the sheriff’s office. One individual was spoken to about paying $5,000.
The phone number showed up on the victims’ cellphones as “Unknown”. The Muscatine County Sheriff’s office says the call is a scam. Anyone who gets a similar call is advised to call the real sheriff’s office at 563-263-6055.
The sheriff’s office adds to never agree to meeting someone you don’t know or allowing a stranger to come to your home for payment. Also do not provide any personal or banking information.