09/08/2026
We are receiving reports of a scam in which callers claim you missed a court date and now have an active warrant for your arrest. The caller then demands immediate payment to avoid arrest.
🚨The Wise County Sheriff’s Office will NOT call you and demand payment over the phone to clear a warrant.🚨
Don’t fall for it. Scammers may impersonate law enforcement officers and use urgent or threatening language to pressure you into paying.
If you receive a call like this:
* Do not provide personal or financial information.
* Do not send money or purchase gift cards.
* Hang up and independently contact the Wise County Sheriff Office at 940-627-5971
When in doubt, hang up and verify before you pay. A legitimate concern about a court case or warrant can be addressed directly through the appropriate agency—not through a caller demanding immediate payment.