The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says someone is calling people around the county and pretending to be one of its sergeants.
The agency posted the warning Tuesday, Oct. 27. It didn’t say what the caller asks for, how many people have been contacted, or whether anyone has lost money. The Sheriff’s Office serves unincorporated Palm Beach County, including unincorporated neighborhoods near Jupiter and Tequesta, and other municipalities that contract with it, so the calls could reach people here. Jupiter, Juno Beach and Tequesta have their own police departments.
The Sheriff’s Office’s advice is simple:
Don’t give out your Social Security number, bank details or one-time passcodes to someone who calls you, unless you’ve checked the request yourself through a source you trust.
Be wary of any call, text, email or social media message that rushes you, pressures you, or promises guaranteed results.
Keep an eye on your bank and credit card statements and your credit report.
If something feels off, hang up, then report it to your bank and to authorities.
Not sure a call really came from the Sheriff’s Office? Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477), or send an anonymous tip through the “See Something” feature in the free PBSO app.
Source: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office news release, “Scam Alert – Sheriff’s Office Impersonator,” Oct. 27, 2026: https://pbso.org/scam-alert-sheriffs-office-impersonator