Scam artists are calling people claiming to be a deputy from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

The individual tells the resident that they failed to show up for jury duty and have an active warrant. The impersonator even states dates of notices and case numbers.

The impersonator instructs the residents to wire money or to purchase a pre-paid credit card and they will call back to obtain the credit card numbers.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office does not telephone residents to advise them of warrants or subpoenas for jury duty.  The impersonator’s caller ID may appear as if it from a local number or from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

If you receive or have received similar phone calls, call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 775.782.5126.