Community Advised of Recent Phone Scams; Callers Impersonating CCSO Detectives

RUSTBURG, VA - On Friday, April 18, 2025, two (2) citizens reported being contacted by a scammer posing as a Campbell County Sheriff’s Office detective. The caller falsely claimed that the Sheriff’s Office was holding paperwork for them.

This is a common scam. The scammer’s next step is typically to demand payment for “fees” or a “bond” before asking the person to “turn themselves in.”

Please do not fall for this scam.

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office will never ask you to send money or purchase gift cards to resolve legal matters.

If you are ever contacted by someone claiming to be with law enforcement, do not share personal information or send money. Instead, hang up and call our non-emergency line at (434) 592-9574, and a CCSO deputy will verify the situation.

Be alert. Be safe. Spread the word.

For Media Inquires, please contact Captain J.J. Rater, PIO

at jjrater@campbellcountyva.gov.

About the Campbell County Sheriff's Office

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents. Through community engagement initiatives and partnerships, the Sheriff’s Office works diligently to reduce crime and foster a strong sense of security across the county.

For more information about the CCSO CARE Alerts system or to register, visit www.campbellcountyva.gov or contact Captain Stuart Herndon; Campbell County Sheriff’s Office at (434) 332-9514.

Campbell County Sheriff

Winston 'Whit' W. Clark, III

Campbell County Sheriff's Office

87 Courthouse Lane PO Box 280 Rustburg, VA 24588

DIAL 9-1-1 for Emergencies 434-332-9580 (non-emergency)

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