Sheriff’s Office re-issues alert: SLO County phone scam is targeting residents again

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is again issuing a warning about a phone scam that is targeting local residents.

There have been reports of residents being contacted by someone claiming to be a sergeant with the Sheriff’s Office. The caller indicates the resident can clear their case by purchasing gift cards and providing the gift card numbers to the caller.

The Sheriff’s Office reminds residents, “that it is not our practice to contact residents by phone regarding these matters,” a news release states. “We want to caution residents that this is a scam, and the sheriffs office will never request money or gift cards in lieu of bail.”

Anyone who receives a call like this should report it to their local law enforcement agency or contact the Sheriff’s Office at 805-781-4550.

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This story was originally published December 4, 2021 at 2:06 PM.