Liberty County residents are being targeted by scammers impersonating law enforcement officers, demanding money by falsely claiming victims have outstanding warrants or missed court dates. The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office warns that they never request payments over the phone. Leah Napoliello from the Better Business Bureau highlights warning signs, such as unexpected calls and demands for untraceable payments. She advises ignoring unfamiliar calls, using call-blocking tools, and reporting scams to authorities. Residents should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office or their local law enforcement.

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“It was like a waterfall coming from the ceiling.”“We still have no water in the house,” Cruz added. She is afraid of being taken by a fly-by-night contractor or plumber. Ad“Whenever there is any kind of disaster, unfortunately, we always see the scammers come out of the woodwork,” Napoliello said. Napoliello’s job is to help consumers avoid being ripped off by shady contractors, plumbers and others, who are out to grab your money, and she has several rules you should follow to avoid them. “First of all, you should never hire someone on the spot, if they come to your front door”, Napoliello said.

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