OTTAWA — The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about a new scam by someone claiming to be a deputy.
People receive calls from someone identifying herself as Jennifer Wilkinson, who even has a LinkedIn account claiming to be an officer to create credibility. The phone number is also spoofed to appear to be coming from the sheriff’s office.
The agency warned people Wilkinson is not their employee, so residents should hang up and call the sheriff’s office at 419-523-3208 when they receive a call.
This is the latest scam involving the office. Earlier this month, the agency received reports of people calling and claiming to be a family member in jail, requesting bail money. The sheriff’s office reminded people that no law enforcement would ask anyone to mail, UPS or Fed Ex cash to them, nor would they ask for any kind of gift cards.
