HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Scammers are becoming more creative. The Reno County Sheriff's Department reported Thursday that it was notified of a subject who gave the name of a sergeant. The scammer told the potential victim to get Google Smart Cards to take care of her dad's bonds or he was going to arrest the father at his workplace.
Keep in mind, the suspect had info that made him sound legitimate. He insisted to the potential victim she needed to go to a Walmart, Dillons or a Love's store in her area to get the Google Smart Cards. After she got them and the suspect had confirmation she bought the cards, he would meet up with her to take care of her dad's warrants and "citations."
Law enforcement in Reno County does not have anyone buy Google Smart Cards or any other type of card to get anyone out of jail. This simply is not how it's done here or anywhere.
The sheriff's department tried to get the suspect to meet up with deputies, but the caller got suspicious and hung up.