Providing Personal Information

Summary

You are not legally required to provide personal details over the phone in West Virginia, South Carolina, or Maryland. Always confirm the callers identity before sharing any information. If its a serious matter, they will contact you through official means.

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I received a call from the sheriff’s office and am waiting for a call back. I want to know if I need to give them my address or other contact information, or if I can keep that to myself.
Hello **** ****, I understand your concern. Legally:
- You aren't obligated to provide personal information over the phone.
- Verify the caller's identity before sharing any information.
- If there's a legitimate concern, they can contact you officially.
However, laws may vary. Could you please provide your location?
Repeat the answer please
Sure, here is the repeated information:
- You're not legally required to provide personal details over the phone.
- Always confirm the caller's identity before sharing information.
- If a legitimate issue exists, they will contact you officially.
Please provide your location for more specific laws.
I’m legally living in West Virginia, I’m currently located in South Carolina, and the police that called were from Maryland
Thank you, ****. Given your situation and locations, here are the key points:
- In West Virginia, South Carolina, and Maryland, you're not obliged to give your personal information over the phone.
- It's advisable to verify the caller's identity before providing any details.
- If it's a serious matter, they'll reach out through official means.