Upon information received from the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, the OSA is warning New Mexicans to be aware of fraudsters using public court records to scam residents. The court has reported that a number of people have contacted them stating they have received calls from individuals claiming to be law enforcement or a court employee and demanding cash to avoid being arrested.
“Don’t be fooled, if someone calls demanding cash in exchange for your freedom it is a scam,” said Auditor Colón. “No court or Sheriff in New Mexico will call you asking for cash to stay out of jail.”
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