Klamath Falls, OR – Residents across Klamath County are being warned today after multiple reports of phone scams involving callers impersonating members of the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office, scammers have contacted local residents this week while falsely claiming to be deputies or detectives. In several reported cases, callers targeted family members of inmates or vulnerable individuals, alleging that immediate payment was required to resolve legal issues.
Authorities say the scammers have claimed money was needed for ankle monitors, missed jury duty, or to clear supposed active warrants. Some callers used spoofed phone numbers or fake caller IDs designed to appear as if the call was coming directly from the Sheriff’s Office.
In these incidents, victims were allegedly pressured to make immediate payments using credit cards or other fast payment methods — a key red flag, according to law enforcement.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that it will never call residents demanding payment for fines, warrants, jury duty, or monitoring fees. Deputies will also never request credit card information over the phone or threaten arrest if payment is not made immediately.
Officials believe scammers may be using publicly available information to make their calls sound legitimate, increasing the likelihood that victims comply out of fear or confusion.
Residents who receive one of these calls are urged to hang up immediately, avoid sharing any personal or financial information, and report the incident directly to the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office. Sharing the warning with family members — especially those with loved ones in custody — is strongly encouraged.
Anyone with concerns or questions can contact the Sheriff’s Office using official phone numbers listed on the county website.
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