Friday, July 25th, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Lootpress
  • News
    • Breaking
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Consumer
    • Election 2024
    • Local
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • National
    • Politics
    • West Virginia News
    • Kentucky News
    • North Carolina News
    • Ohio News
    • Pennsylvania News
    • South Carolina News
    • Virginia News
    • Weather News
  • County
    • Barbour County
    • Berkeley County
    • Boone County
    • Braxton County
    • Cabell County
    • Clay County
    • Greenbrier County
    • Fayette County
    • Jackson County
    • Kanawha County
    • Logan County
    • Mason County
    • McDowell County
    • Mercer County
    • Mingo County
    • Monroe County
    • Nicholas County
    • Putnam County
    • Raleigh County
    • Randolph County
    • Summers County
    • Wyoming County
  • Lifestyle
    • Pet of the Week
    • WV Tourism
      • Charleston CVB
      • Huntington CVB
      • Morgantown CVB
      • New River Gorge Tourism
      • Visit Southern WV Tourism
  • Editorials
  • Calendar
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Breaking
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Consumer
    • Election 2024
    • Local
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • National
    • Politics
    • West Virginia News
    • Kentucky News
    • North Carolina News
    • Ohio News
    • Pennsylvania News
    • South Carolina News
    • Virginia News
    • Weather News
  • County
    • Barbour County
    • Berkeley County
    • Boone County
    • Braxton County
    • Cabell County
    • Clay County
    • Greenbrier County
    • Fayette County
    • Jackson County
    • Kanawha County
    • Logan County
    • Mason County
    • McDowell County
    • Mercer County
    • Mingo County
    • Monroe County
    • Nicholas County
    • Putnam County
    • Raleigh County
    • Randolph County
    • Summers County
    • Wyoming County
  • Lifestyle
    • Pet of the Week
    • WV Tourism
      • Charleston CVB
      • Huntington CVB
      • Morgantown CVB
      • New River Gorge Tourism
      • Visit Southern WV Tourism
  • Editorials
  • Calendar
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Lootpress
No Result
View All Result

Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scams

Austin Simms by Austin Simms
Monday, July 22, 2024 1:01 pm

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) has issued a warning to the public regarding a new wave of phone scams.

According to the RCSO, scammers are calling or leaving messages for individuals, falsely claiming to be representatives from the Sheriff’s Office.

See also  Tractor trailer runs stoplight and collides with truck

They assert that the recipient has missed a court date and must pay a fine over the phone to avoid arrest.

The scammers further intimidate victims by discouraging them from visiting the Sheriff’s Office in person, claiming they will be arrested if they do so.

They utilize a spoofing app to make the call appear as if it is coming from the Sheriff’s Office.

Additionally, they have gathered information from news articles and social media to impersonate real deputies.

The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that they never collect fines or money over the phone. They advise anyone receiving such calls to hang up immediately and not provide any personal information.

If there are any concerns about the legitimacy of a call, individuals should contact the Sheriff’s Office directly at (304)-255-9300 or visit the law enforcement headquarters at 308 Ned Payne Drive in Beckley.

This scam is not unique to Raleigh County and is a recurring issue across the United States.

Don't Miss

Featured

12-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba from swimming in lake

7 hours ago
Featured

Raleigh County hardware and produce store announces permanent closure

8 hours ago
Boone County Parents Accused of Abusing Children, Showing Sexual Explict Pictures To Them
Crime

UPDATE: Parents accused of abuse in Boone County have charges dropped

9 hours ago

Community Calendar

  • Sat, Jul 26 @10:00pmSponsored
    White Mic w/ Marcus and more
    The Empty Glass
  • Fri, Aug 01 @7:30pmSponsored
    Folklore Presents: A Tale Of Two w/ Trey Hedrick
    Folklore Music Exchange
  • Sat, Aug 02 @11:00amSponsored
    Sit 'n Stitch Tazewell Library
    Tazewell Library
  • Sat, Jul 26 @10:00pmSponsored
    White Mic w/ Marcus and more
    The Empty Glass
  • Fri, Aug 01 @7:30pmSponsored
    Folklore Presents: A Tale Of Two w/ Trey Hedrick
    Folklore Music Exchange
  • Sat, Aug 02 @11:00amSponsored
    Sit 'n Stitch Tazewell Library
    Tazewell Library
  • Sat, Jul 26 @10:00pmSponsored
    White Mic w/ Marcus and more
    The Empty Glass
  • Fri, Aug 01 @7:30pmSponsored
    Folklore Presents: A Tale Of Two w/ Trey Hedrick
    Folklore Music Exchange
  • Sat, Aug 02 @11:00amSponsored
    Sit 'n Stitch Tazewell Library
    Tazewell Library
Item 1 of 3
Fri, Jul 25 @5:00pm
Archie's Cruisers "Cruise
Leisure Lanes
Fri, Jul 25 @7:00pm
Theatre West Virginia: Into the Woods
Cliffside Amphitheatre- NRG National Park
Fri, Jul 25 @7:00pm
Beat the Heat at 7 Brew's Chiller Nights
7 Brew Coffee
Fri, Jul 25 @7:30pm
Magic Beans at The Outpost
The Outpost
Fri, Jul 25 @8:00pm
Three's Company Blues at Rendezvous
Rendezvous River Lodge
Sat, Jul 26 @8:00am
FREE FAMILY GIVEAWAY
SOUTHERN APPALCHAIN LABOR SCHOOL
Sat, Jul 26 @8:00am
Bonnie's Bus
WV Wellness Festival
Sat, Jul 26 @8:00am
Bonnie's Bus at Camden Family Health - Panther Creek Elementary
Camden Family Health
Sat, Jul 26 @9:00am
Lake Stephens Finns Up 5K Walk/Run
Lake Stephens
Sat, Jul 26 @10:00am
Artist Demo: Dewain Gregory
Tamarack Marketplace
Sat, Jul 26 @10:00am
Book Signing: Don Stansberry
Tamarack Marketplace
Sat, Jul 26 @10:00am
Artist Demonstration: Gayle Rancer
Tamarack Marketplace
Sat, Jul 26 @10:30am
FREE Pilates in the Amphitheater with Active Southern WV
Lively Family Amphitheatre
Sat, Jul 26 @12:00pm
Courtyard Concerts: Matt Mullins
Tamarack Marketplace
Sat, Jul 26 @1:00pm
Weathered Ground Brewery's 8 Year Anniversary Celebration
Weathered Ground Brewery
Sat, Jul 26 @1:00pm
Lake Stephens Beach Blast
Lake Stephens
Sat, Jul 26 @1:00pm
Gallery Opening: Bright Lights in the City
Tamarack Marketplace
Sat, Jul 26 @5:00pm
BEX Art Fair
Beckley, WV
Sat, Jul 26 @5:00pm
Country Boy Brewing + The Band Pants!!
Arrowhead Bike Farm
Sat, Aug 02 @1:00pm
Free Public Tour Day at Three Rivers Avian Center & Moonstruck Maple
Three Rivers Avian Center
See All Events
Add Your Event

Lootpress brings you the latest news in Southern West Virginia and around.

Follow Us

Facebook Twitter Youtube

Recent News

12-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba from swimming in lake

July 25, 2025

Raleigh County hardware and produce store announces permanent closure

July 25, 2025
  • About
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

© 2024 Lootpress - Your News, Now! - Occidental Imports & Exports Company dba Lootpress

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Breaking
    • Business
    • Crime
    • Consumer
    • Election 2024
    • Local
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • National
    • Politics
    • West Virginia News
    • Kentucky News
    • North Carolina News
    • Ohio News
    • Pennsylvania News
    • South Carolina News
    • Virginia News
    • Weather News
  • County
    • Barbour County
    • Berkeley County
    • Boone County
    • Braxton County
    • Cabell County
    • Clay County
    • Greenbrier County
    • Fayette County
    • Jackson County
    • Kanawha County
    • Logan County
    • Mason County
    • McDowell County
    • Mercer County
    • Mingo County
    • Monroe County
    • Nicholas County
    • Putnam County
    • Raleigh County
    • Randolph County
    • Summers County
    • Wyoming County
  • Lifestyle
    • Pet of the Week
    • WV Tourism
      • Charleston CVB
      • Huntington CVB
      • Morgantown CVB
      • New River Gorge Tourism
      • Visit Southern WV Tourism
  • Editorials
  • Calendar
  • About Us
    • Meet The Team
    • Contact Us

© 2024 Lootpress - Your News, Now! - Occidental Imports & Exports Company dba Lootpress