(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff is issuing a scam alert involving criminals identifying themselves as members of the sheriff’s office. They are claiming the victims owe money for certain services, or, seeking a donation to support the sheriff’s office, with the investigation of well known criminals.

The calls reported have been from caller-ID number 530-280-7114.

The sheriff reminds you that there in never a time when a law enforcement agency will call someone asking for money. If you receive such a call, report it immediately after asking for the caller’s name, badge number and the phone number of the agency they work for.