The Amador County Sheriff's Office has sounded the alarm on a pervasive telephone scam where fraudsters impersonate the local sheriff to swindle money for supposedly missed federal grand jury duty. "Please be advised that the Sheriff’s Office does not request payments over the phone for 'missed jury duty' or any other matter," the ACSO outlined in a statement published by FOX40.
Wielding the Sheriff's identity as their tool, these scammers have been approaching residents with demands for payment. As per the warnings issued by the ACSO, if you find yourself on the receiving end of such a call, refrain from providing any personal details or making payments.
Although scammers aim to create urgency and panic, the Sheriff’s Office urges the public to remain calm and exercise caution. Anyone uncertain about the legitimacy of a call is advised to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 209-223-6500 to verify and report the incident, according to the Sierra Sun Times.
