The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office said a scammer is using technology to manipulate caller ID systems, making it appear the call is coming from the Sheriff’s Office before asking for money.
The caller is posing as a Sheriff’s Office employee, telling people they have an active warrant and telling them to immediately make a payment to avoid legal consequences, typically through gift cards.
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