BEWARE OF PHONE SCAM - Impersonation of Sheriff’s Office

Scammers are calling and impersonating Sheriff Deputies nationwide.
Sussex County has experienced this scam for several years.
Scammers “spoof” telephone numbers appearing to be from official offices and sound very convincing over the phone.
Please hang up on such calls.
We will never ask you for money over the phone.

Call (302) 855-7830 to confirm the scam with the Sheriff’s Office.

Call (302) 856-5655 to report the crime to the police.

This office serves papers for the courts and holds Sheriff's sales for non-payment of taxes, mortgage foreclosures plus all other court orders. Follow the links on the left for more information.