Q: I received the following voicemail. Then my wife received the same message from a different number. Then my ex-wife.
Hello this message is intended for (my name). My name is Adriana Martinez I'm calling out of the civil dispatch office to notify you legal documents are scheduled to be dispatched out to your location (my street address but no city or state. House is for sale and vacant) if you will be unavailable to receive and sign for them please get in contact with the issuing immediately and reschedule your service at 8 6 6 . 6 8 4- 5 1 4 8 . Reference your case number ...... . Failing to comply will result in further legal proceeding to take place without your knowledge or your consent you've been notified…” Is this a scam?
A: This is a scam. A scammer bought your information from the dark web. The Sheriff does not call before serving a summons and complaint, and it is not called the "civil dispatch office". Call the non emergency number of your Sheriff's department tomorrow to confirm this.
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