Sheriff's Office Warns of Fraudulent 'Alarming' Incoming Calls

The Blair County Sheriff’s Office is reporting having received reports that the main phone number to the Blair County Courthouse is being used for fraudulent purposes in spoofing call incidents. The number is (814) 693-3000.

This scam is targeting residents with an elaborate story in which people are being led to believe their loved ones are in danger. The caller asks for personal and banking information. The call is intended to create alarm and intense worry in the person receiving the call.

The sheriff’s department says that those who get a call like this should get off the phone as...