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Released: September 13, 2016 - Tuesday, 04:27 PM
We want to warn residents these calls have no connection to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office reminds you that it is not our practice to contact residents by phone regarding these matters. We will never ask you for money over the phone. Anyone who receives a call like this should report it to their local law enforcement agency.
We encourage you to please inform your family and friends about this scam so they can be prepared in the event they receive a call like this.
Phone Scam
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: OngoingPlace of Occurrence: San Luis Obispo CountyVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/ASCAM ALERT: The Sheriff's Office is warning about a phone scam that's targeting a number of residents in the County. Several people have called us recently to report they had been contacted by someone claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office. They were warned there was a warrant out for their arrest because they failed to appear for jury duty or they missed a court date. The caller indicates the resident can clear the warrant by making arrangements for payment usually with a pre-paid debit card.We want to warn residents these calls have no connection to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office reminds you that it is not our practice to contact residents by phone regarding these matters. We will never ask you for money over the phone. Anyone who receives a call like this should report it to their local law enforcement agency.
We encourage you to please inform your family and friends about this scam so they can be prepared in the event they receive a call like this.
