Phone Scam
| Nature of Incident: |
Phone Scam Targets Ventura County Residents |
| Location: |
Ventura County, CA |
| Date & Time: |
05/25/22 |
Narrative:
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Citizens in Ventura County have reported receiving calls from telephone number (805) 651-3413. The caller identified himself as “Sergeant John Steele” with the Ventura Sheriff’s Civil Division. The unidentified caller is NOT a member of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and the phone number used is NOT associated with the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim is commonly informed he or she has missed a court appearance or failed to appear for jury duty and now has a warrant for his or her arrest. The caller has not yet demanded any money but has ordered the citizen to report to court immediately.
The Sheriff’s Office recommends that you do not call a phone number that is provided by a
scammer or a phone number left on a voicemail requesting a call back. Always do your research before providing any personal information or sending money.
If you have been scammed and suffered a financial loss, contact Sheriff's Dispatch at (805) 654-9511 to file a report. You can also file a complaint online with the Federal Trade Commission at
www.ftc.gov or the Federal Bureau of Investigation at www.ic3.gov.
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| Prepared by: |
Sergeant Jason Karol |
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| News Release Date: |
May 25, 2022 |
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| Media Follow-Up Contact: |
Sergeant Jason Karol
805-654-2385
[email protected] |
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Approved By: |
Captain Cameron Henderson
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Address/Location
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
800 S Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93003
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-654-9511
