Warrant Scam

DATE & TIME: 11-04-2021 @ 1551

LOCATION: Plymouth, Nebraska

OFFENSE: Warrant Scam

CASE #: 2021-4565

A resident of Plymouth, Nebraska received a phone call from a suspect with a Middle Eastern accent who told her he was with the Gage County Sheriff’s Office, told her there was a warrant for her arrest, and accused her of being a drug dealer who was money laundering $1.5 million dollars. A second caller told her he was with the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and wanted to know her banking information and how much money she had in her accounts.

She did not provide any personal, confidential, or financial information and did not lose any money.

The Gage County Sheriff’s Office wants residents to be aware of these types of scams and to not submit to any threats, coercion or intimidation.

Warnings or “Red Flags” that you are being targeted for fraud include, but are not limited to:

1. The suspect does not speak English well; 
2. A demand for secrecy or urgency is conveyed by the suspect; 
3. Some type of fine, mulct, or bond can be paid to end the issue.; 
4. Payment is requested by purchasing gift cards and giving the redemption information to the suspect (NO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY ACCEPTS GIFT CARDS FOR PAYMENT); 
5. The situation involves something you have never been involved with or done.; 
6. The suspect asks you personal, confidential, or financial information (unsolicited).

If you believe you are being targeted for fraud or a scam, do not provide any information or make any financial transfers. Seek assistance from a family member, trusted friend, a financial advisor such as a banker or accountant, or call your local law enforcement to make a report. The Gage County Sheriff’s Office, Beatrice Police Department, and Wymore Police Department can be reached by calling Southeast Communications at 402-223-4080 or call the Gage County Sheriff’s Office at 402-223-5222 and ask to speak with an investigator.

Sheriff Millard “Gus” Gustafson #903

Sergeant T. Hanson #90310