Batesville woman targeted by law enforcement scam

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – The scam of fraudsters pretending to be a local police officer is continuing.

Earlier today, an employee at a Batesville business received a phone call where the scammer pretended to be a local deputy and claimed the employee had two active arrest warrants. 

The scammer allegedly then said they would call her on her personal phone number and did. 

The fraudster then asked her to go to CVS Pharmacy in Versailles to pay the fines. She was able to identify the situation as a scam.

This reoccurring scam can also have fraudsters who have fake Caller ID’s that are associated with local law enforcement. 

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued a warning earlier today to be aware of these law enforcement-related scams. 

“Scammers are always getting increasingly more sophisticated in their techniques,” Rokita said. “They might use the names of actual officers or police departments in their attempts to make you think they’re in law enforcement, but it’s all a ruse. Just remember that real officers wouldn’t call you on the phone and threaten to arrest you if you hang up without paying.” 

This scam is occurring not just in Indiana but nationwide. Advancements in technology allow scammers inside and outside of the country to target essentially anyone. 

That is why staying vigilant is so important,” Rokita added.