The Placer County Sheriff's Office is reporting that a phone scam that's gone around before is back "in full force."
In the scam, the scammers are posing as employees of the sheriff's office; sometimes going so far as to claim to be captains or other higher-ups.
They say that the scammers have used the number (916) 857-9268, but that they may be using other phone numbers as well.
The callers usually demand money over the phone for an outstanding warrant.
The sheriff's office wants to remind you that they do not call to collect money over the phone, and ask that you do not engage with the scam callers.
If you find yourself in what feels like a suspicious phone call: Hang up, and contact the PCSO directly at (530) 889-7800.
