ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a reoccurring scam that appears to be coming from the Sheriff’s office.

A caller claiming to be Deputy Martin Henderson from the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office - Badge #198532 is telling potential victims that they had failed to show up for jury duty and were in contempt of court.

The caller then instructs their victims on where to bring some form of payment in order to avoid arrest.

The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office says there is no one at the station with that name or badge number.

The Sheriff’s Office warns that these scammers are using real or fake deputies’ names and office locations to make the scam seem more convincing. These scams are completely fake.

The Sheriff’s Office is advisi

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