Otsego County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Fake Citation and Warrant Scams
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office in Michigan has issued a warning about fraudulent emails and phone calls impersonating law enforcement. Scammers are demanding payment for fake speeding citations and threatening arrest over fictitious warrants. Residents are urged to verify any…
Traverse City Cadillac, MI, October 14, 2026 —
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office in Michigan has warned residents about fraudulent emails and phone calls from people impersonating law enforcement. The communications demand payment for speeding citations that are not real or threaten arrest over fictitious warrants, according to the warning.
The office urged residents to verify alleged citations directly with the Sheriff’s Office rather than responding to suspicious messages. It also advised people not to send money or personal information in response to those communications.
The warning describes two forms of contact—email and phone calls—and two types of claims: fake speeding citations and fictitious warrants. It does not provide details about how many reports the office has received, when the communications began, or whether anyone has lost money or shared personal information.
The warning also does not identify a suspected individual or group, specify the payment amounts being demanded, or provide examples of the messages. No details were included about an investigation or arrests. The office’s guidance, as described in the warning, is to verify alleged citations with it directly and avoid sending money or personal information in response to suspicious communications.
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