February 13, 2024 - Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that a citizen recently notified the Fresno County Sheriff's Office of a suspicious phone call they received.
The person identified himself as Fresno County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Jim Davis. He explained that the citizen had a warrant for his arrest related to jury duty and he offered him a chance to pay the fine. Fortunately, the citizen identified this as a probable scam and hung up on the man.
*Lt. Jim Davis is not the name of a true employee at the Fresno County Sheriff's Office.
Our office has identified a phone number this scam artist is using to contact people in order to try and con them out of money. It is: 559-234-9041.
Calling this number will lead you to a recorded message, which prompts the caller to make a selection from the phone tree. However, no one picks up so they are told to leave a message Understand, this phone line is NOT associated with the real Fresno County Sheriff’s Office.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office wants to make it clear to the public that it never makes solicitations for money or asks for the payment of fines over the phone.
These scams are scare tactics that tend to come in waves and often target elderly citizens in particular. It’s important for everyone to stay aware of this trend and have a discussion with family and friends to educate and identify these fraudulent attempts. If you receive a similar call, do not give in to the caller’s demands and do not give them any of your personal information.
Please document any information, such as the caller’s name or phone number and report it to the law enforcement agency overseeing your jurisdiction. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office accommodates online reporting for this type of matter.
If you are a resident of Fresno County, please visit www.fresnosheriff.org and click on “Report a Crime” located at the top of the page. You should select “Harassing Phone Call” to make your report.
You may also make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission by visiting: https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams.
Source: Fresno County Sheriff's Office
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