Call From the Sheriff's Office...

[busymommy0420]

I was called this morning from a "restricted" number. I answered the phone and the person claimed they were from my counties sheriffs office and just needed to verify I still am running an in home daycare. I said Yes and that was it. I am a licensed provider, I did send in a form to the fire department and the sheriff's office when I opened that I was a daycare. Has anyone else ever had a follow up call a year or so later?

[MyAngels]

I was called this morning from a "restricted" number. I answered the phone and the person claimed they were from my counties sheriffs office and just needed to verify I still am running an in home daycare. I said Yes and that was it. I am a licensed provider, I did send in a form to the fire department and the sheriff's office when I opened that I was a daycare. Has anyone else ever had a follow up call a year or so later?

I would call the Sheriff's office and ask them if they called you. It sounds a little fishy to me, but then I don't have to make our local government agencies (other than DCFS) aware that I'm running a daycare, either.

[seebachers]

probably to send you an updated Sex Offender photo in your area. In my county, they hand deliver the sex offender photos of anyone that has moved into my area within in certain radius of my home. You would be surprised at who you live by.

[sharlan]

I doubt a sheriff's office would use a blocked or restricted number.

[Mom&Provider]

I'd definately call their office to cofirm and if not tell them right away what has happened. Sounds a bit off to me even if you have sent them info before.

[Willow]

I'd definately call their office to cofirm and if not tell them right away what has happened. Sounds a bit off to me even if you have sent them info before.

Agree!

If it wasn't them I'd definitely report it and then be extra vigilant about keeping doors locked for awhile.


I never answer blocked or restricted numbers, if it's anything legitimate they'll leave a message.

[Blackcat31]

I doubt a sheriff's office would use a blocked or restricted number.

ALL phone calls from our Sheriff's office, police office and DHS offices come up "unavailable" or "unknown" in our area.

However, the FIRST thing the caller does is verify who they are and who to contact if we have questions.

Like other's have suggested, I would call and double check. I would also call my licensing office and give them a heads up about a "strange" call you got. They might also be able to let you know if it was standard practice or not.

[sharlan]

ALL phone calls from our Sheriff's office, police office and DHS offices come up "unavailable" or "unknown" in our area.

However, the FIRST thing the caller does is verify who they are and who to contact if we have questions.

Like other's have suggested, I would call and double check. I would also call my licensing office and give them a heads up about a "strange" call you got. They might also be able to let you know if it was standard practice or not.

The very few I have received showed up as the local PD. The officer identified himself by name and badge number, also gave a callback number.

[daycare]

one thing that I always do when someone calls, is ask for the name of the person that I am talking to, what department they are calling me from and a phone number that I can call them back on if I have any more questions.

If they can't supply me with that, then I won't give them any information.

that does sound fishy to me too, but instead of letting all of us freak you out any more, I would call and just verify the phone call...


let us know how it goes

[VTMom]

I agree with the others. Recently we had a couple who were going to people's homes claiming they were from CPS and investigating claims of child abuse. In some, they actually had contact with the child. I believe the intent was to remove the child. As far as I know, they haven't found the imposters yet. So scary.

Please be vigilant. Better safe than sorry.

[itlw8]

I had a call once someone was on the sex offenders registry and they needed to know how close I was. After telling her how many childcares were in the neighborhood they told him no way. But it was probation and parole not sheriff.

[busymommy0420]

Thanks... I have a call into my Licenseor and will hopefully get information on where the call came from. I only answered YES that I run a daycare. I did not get asked any other questions. I will no longer answer RESTRICTED calls, that was great advice.

[Lucy]

You might check with your phone company to see if you have the calling feature where you can block out ALL restricted numbers. I have it.

The caller who is restricting their name and number from showing up on your caller id hears a message saying something like, "the person you are calling does not accept blocked calls. Please hang up and then dial *xx (not sure what numbers) to UNblock your information, and then place your call again."

It forces them to call you UNrestricted if they really want to get a hold of you. It's worth calling your phone company to find out. It might even tell you how to do it in the front few pages of your local phone book. Mine does, but I'm in a fairly small town too.

Anyway, that's my advice!

[Crystal]

You might check with your phone company to see if you have the calling feature where you can block out ALL restricted numbers. I have it.

The caller who is restricting their name and number from showing up on your caller id hears a message saying something like, "the person you are calling does not accept blocked calls. Please hang up and then dial *xx (not sure what numbers) to UNblock your information, and then place your call again."

It forces them to call you UNrestricted if they really want to get a hold of you. It's worth calling your phone company to find out. It might even tell you how to do it in the front few pages of your local phone book. Mine does, but I'm in a fairly small town too.

Anyway, that's my advice!

Ah Ha! Thanks for sharing this information! I get "restricted" calls ALOT and am incredibly sick of it.

[coolconfidentme]

I doubt a sheriff's office would use a blocked or restricted number.

All police depts in our town use blocked phone numbers when calling someone.