(Greenfield, Iowa) – Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater reports his office received at least five calls, Thursday, concerning a phone scam. In the scam, someone who claims to represent the Adair County Sheriff’s Office – possibly a deputy – states that the recipient of the call had failed to appear for a court date, a subpoena or maybe even jury duty (there have been different reports). The issuance of an arrest warrant and bond money were eventually mentioned. One complainant Sheriff Vandewater spoke with, told him the caller they knew their address, and when asked, after a pause, was able to provide the Sheriff’s name.

Vandewater says “There are times when [he] may actually call someone about a warrant, a subpoena or a civil paper to be served. However, it would NEVER involve sending money online or over the phone.” The Sheriff says Adair County residents should never hesitate to call his office at (641)743-2148, to verify information, or, to stop by. He said also, any bonds are “normally only posted in person at the Sheriffs Office/Jail or the Clerk of Court’s office at the Courthouse.”

“If there’s any doubt” Vandewater said, “give [the sheriff’s office] a call.