El Dorado County, CA – The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a phone scam circulating throughout the county. According to a public post from the department Wednesday morning, callers are impersonating Sheriff’s Office personnel and demanding payment over the phone.
The scammers reportedly claim to be a Deputy, Sergeant, or Lieutenant, telling residents they missed a court date and must pay a fine to avoid jail. Authorities say this is not legitimate and that the Sheriff’s Office will never request payment for fines or fees by phone.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, anyone who receives such a call should immediately hang up and verify the claim directly by contacting the department through official numbers. Victims are urged not to share personal or financial information with unknown callers.
The department is reminding residents that legitimate law enforcement agencies do not request money or gift cards to settle warrants, court fines, or missed jury duties.
Residents who suspect a scam or have already provided money are encouraged to file a report with the Sheriff’s Office to assist in the ongoing investigation.
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