Bay Area residents, listen up - there’s a new scam in town that’s more annoying than tech bros at a coffee shop. 🚨

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office just dropped a major warning about con artists who are playing dress-up as law enforcement. These digital desperados are sliding into people’s DMs and phone lines, claiming you’ve got outstanding warrants that can magically disappear… for a price.

How the Scam Goes Down

These fraudsters are way too good at their fake game. They’ll call you using a local number, drop your name like you’re old friends, and then hit you with the classic “pay up or else” routine. Their preferred payment methods? Bitcoin, Western Union, and those sketchy reload cards that scream “this is totally not a scam”.

What Real Cops Actually Do

Here’s the tea: No legitimate law enforcement agency will ever demand payment over the phone to make a warrant vanish. If someone’s claiming otherwise, it’s 100% a scam. Block, report, and move on with your life.

Protect Yourself

If you get one of these sus calls, do NOT engage. Don’t share personal info, don’t send money, and definitely don’t meet up with these digital con artists. Your best move? Contact local law enforcement and the U.S. District Court in your area.

Stay smart, stay safe, and keep those scammers blocked. 👊