Lake County Sheriff’s Office issues scam alert

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports that it is again receiving reports from residents who are getting calls from phone numbers associated with the sheriff’s office or Lake County 911 with demands to pay fines or face arrest.

According to law enforcement officials the scams are common and perpetrated by scammers utilizing phone number “spoofing” technology to make it appear they are calling from a legitimate phone number, or a local phone number.

“The Lake County Sheriff’s Office or Lake County 911 will never call you demanding payment of fines in this manner. Please do not fall for this scam,” say officials.