News Release Date
08-18-2026
SCAM ALERT!
SOMEONE IS IMPERSONATING DEPUTY WICK WALLOWA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
THE WALLOWA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WILL NEVER CALL YOU ASKING FOR MONEY.
While Deputy Wick may call you for other reasons, none of our deputies will call asking for money, payment, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or other forms of payment.
WHAT TO DO:
- Do not send money or provide payment information.
- Do not provide personal or financial information.
- Hang up if you are unsure who you are speaking with.
- Verify the caller yourself.
DON’T GET SCAMMED!
If you have any doubt whether the person on the other end of the phone is actually a law enforcement officer:
CALL WALLOWA COUNTY DISPATCH DIRECTLY AT
541-426-3131
IF IT SOUNDS FISHY, VERIFY IT BEFORE YOU ACT.
WALLOWA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
541-426-3131