Phone Scam Alert 

September 1, 2025 – Madera County Sheriff’s Office officials say that they’ve received reports of a scam involving calls from (559) 815-7737.

The caller claims to be “Sgt. Thomas” with the Madera County Sheriff’s Office.

The scammer has prior knowledge of victims’ names and uses this information to sound credible.

They may:

• Claim you failed to appear in court and must pay money to avoid arrest.
• Ask to speak with you about private HIPAA/medical information.

Important Reminders:

• The Madera County Sheriff’s Office will never demand payment over the phone or threaten arrest for missing court.
• We will not request personal medical information over the phone.
• If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately.

To verify any contact, call the Madera County Sheriff’s Office directly at (559) 675-7770.

Source: Madera County Sheriff’s Office

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