Marin County residents warned against phone scam impersonating sheriff’s office

The Marin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers falsely claim to be a sheriff’s sergeant and threaten arrest unless money is sent immediately.

In a statement on Monday, the law enforcement agency said it has received multiple reports of scammers identifying themselves as “Sgt. Sean McKrell” with the Sheriff’s Office. The callers, and in some cases voicemails with a callback number, threaten arrest, warrants or other legal action to pressure victims into sending money.