SCAM ALERTS
Posted Nov 27, 2024
Announcement: Court Cost SCAM
Scam Alert for the citizens of Calcasieu Parish:
Recipients receive a text or voicemail with the following message:
”This message is intended for YOUR NAME. I am calling on behalf of the process service office servicing Calcasieu Parish. We are calling regarding court documents filed under case number #####. The attorney on file is (FAKE NAME). Her direct number is ###-###-#### and the reason for my call is inform you that we attempted to serve you legal documents. However the documents were returned from the address we have on file. In order to avoid receiving a Failure To Appear in court or further legal complications, we strongly suggest you contact the attorney in charge on your case mentioned. (FAKE NAME) will be able to provide you with additional information regarding your documents.”
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OUR OFFICE DOES NOT NOTIFY PARTIES VIA TEXT.
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VOICEMAILS from our staff regarding current cases will always include the name and direct number for a Deputy Clerk.
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NOTICES regarding court costs owed are ALWAYS sent via U. S. mail.
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PAYMENT METHODS will NEVER include gift cards or payment demands via phone/text.
Please disregard these messages and do not respond.
If you have fallen victim to this scam, PLEASE REPORT IT AS A CRIME to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office.
Announcement: Jury Duty/Arrest Warrant SCAM
Posted 2022
Victims report receiving a phone call stating a warrant has been issued for their arrest due to their failure to appear for jury duty. The caller, who claims to be a deputy with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Warrants division, instructs the victim to provide a prepaid card to void the warrant and avoid arrest.
Reminder to residents: the majority of the time a valid arrest warrant is served in person by law enforcement officials; however, in some circumstances a law enforcement official may call you if you have a warrant but under no circumstance will that officer ever ask for money or any form of payment.