**Important Alert: Phone Scam Targeting Our Community**
We want to inform you about a phone scam that is currently making the rounds in our area. The scammer impersonates a legitimate figure, claiming to be Deputy Shane Bockenstedt, who is indeed an actual employee of the law enforcement agency. This individual may assert that the potential victim has either missed jury duty, has a warrant out for their arrest, or is under investigation—essentially presenting a range of alarming scenarios intended to capture your attention.
The goal of the scammer is to sound credible enough to persuade victims into sending money through various means, including cash, gift cards, or cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Please take this warning seriously and share this information with friends and family, especially those you believe might be susceptible to such fraudulent activities. Thank you, and please stay vigilant.
