Scammers pose as Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office sergeant and target residents

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of scammers posing as a sergeant.

Several people in the area have been receiving calls made by individuals posing under Sergeant Chapman claiming to be a sheriff's office employee, within the last two weeks, according to a social post from the sheriff's office.

The Sheriff’s Office assures residents that it would “NEVER” instruct a person to pay money to make a charge “go away” and request that residents meet with a deputy and pay using a pre-paid card.

Active warrants can be viewed here when typed in the search field. This will show active warrants and capias in Chesterfield County, according to the sheriff's office.

If you, or someone you know, receives a scam call, hang up and call the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office at 804-748-1251.