Scammers are targeting Prince George’s County residents with fake claims of outstanding warrants and using real names of law enforcement officers for the scheme, according to police.

“We’re just here to say enough is enough,” said Assistant Sheriff Stanford A. Moore Jr.

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The urgent warning from the Office of the Prince George's County Sheriff comes as its been getting reports about a bold new scam. Now, they want to get the word out.

While deputies said the scammers’ claims of outstanding warrants are fake, the risk is real.

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