LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about a new phone scam.
On Thursday, the agency said it received reports that people had received a suspicious call by an individual identifying himself as Lt. Findley of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
This individual advised the people that they had warrants and fines for failing to appear for a court subpoena and the fines had to be paid immediately.
A phone number was provided, which authorities later learned led to a recording.
The individual who received the call disconnected with the individual and called the sheriff’s dispatch center.
If you or anyone you know is contacted with similar circumstances please hang up, do not give your information over the phone and contact The Lake County Sheriff’s Office central dispatch at 707-263-2690.