Scammers Posing as BCSO Representatives:  Do not Give them Money

Examples of tactics scammers are using:

Requests for payment over the phone

The BCSO will never ask for payment over the phone for fines, judgments, or donations. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be from the BCSO asking for payment, do not engage, call back, or put money on a prepaid card. 

Jury duty scams

Scammers may call and claim that you have missed a jury summons and will be arrested if you don't pay a fine immediately. They may ask you to put money on a prepaid debit card. 

Disaster relief scams

Scammers may call, text, or email asking for donations for disaster relief. You should vet the source before sharing any financial information. 

Tax scam letters

Scammers may send letters claiming to be from the Tax Investigations 2-B Unit of Buncombe County. The letters may claim that you owe a debt to the "Federal Tax Authorities".