Muskegon County Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Claiming Court Warrants

Authorities say scammers are posing as law enforcement to demand payments and personal information from residents.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Muskegon County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents about a phone scam where callers falsely claim the recipient has outstanding warrants or unresolved court matters, and must take immediate action. Officials emphasize the Sheriff's Office does not call to demand payment or personal details over the phone, and urge people to hang up on such calls immediately.

Why it matters

Phone scams can be particularly effective in pressuring vulnerable individuals, like students and young workers, into compliance through urgency and fear tactics. This warning aims to educate the community and prevent residents from falling victim to these fraudulent calls.

The details

According to the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, several citizens have reported receiving calls from individuals posing as Sheriff's Office personnel. The callers allegedly tell victims they have outstanding warrants or unresolved court matters, and must take immediate action. Authorities stressed that the Sheriff's Office does not call residents to demand payment, request personal information, or resolve warrant-related issues over the phone, and any such call should be considered suspicious.

  • The Sheriff's Office issued the public notice on Tuesday, February 26, 2026.

The players

Muskegon County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency for Muskegon County, Michigan, which is warning residents about a phone scam involving fraudulent calls claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office.

Muskegon County residents

The target audience for the Sheriff's Office warning, as several citizens have reported receiving the scam calls.

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What they’re saying

“If you receive one of these calls, hang up immediately.”

— Muskegon County Sheriff's Office (Muskegon County Sheriff's Office public notice)

What’s next

Residents who believe they have been targeted by this scam are encouraged to report the incident to local authorities.

The takeaway

This warning highlights the importance of verifying the legitimacy of any calls claiming to be from law enforcement or involving legal matters, and not providing personal or financial information over the phone, in order to protect oneself from falling victim to phone scams.