The Yancey County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving multiple reports from citizens in Yancey and surrounding counties that are receiving calls from someone claiming to be a Deputy Sheriff with the Yancey County Sheriff’s Office.
The caller says that they are holding a court summons / order for arrest for missing a jury notice and a bond has been set and they will be arrested unless money is immediately paid.
The caller then requests money to be sent through online payment sites such as Venmo or through wiring money. There are no situations where legitimate Law Enforcement will request payment through wire transfer or though an online payment sites.
The Sheriff’s Department is advising, if you receive one of these calls please disconnect with the person and under no circumstances send money.
