PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The Berkshire County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a scheme targeting community members, involving an individual falsely claiming to be a staff member of the office.

The scheme involves a person identifying themselves as Dawn Simmons, who contacts residents claiming to possess damaging personal material and requests personal information for verification. The schemer provides a callback number, 413-471-5897, and urges individuals to confirm their details.

The Sheriff's Office has advised the public not to engage with the caller and to hang up immediately if contacted. Providing personal information to unknown parties can lead to criminal activities.

The actual identity of the schemer remains unknown, and it is unclear if any community members have

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