The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents across northwest Ohio about a widespread phone scam in which callers are impersonating law enforcement officers.

The sheriff’s office says the scammers falsely claim that a warrant has been issued for the person’s arrest for failing to appear for a grand jury subpoena and demand payment to resolve the matter.

The sheriff’s office reminds the public that no member of law enforcement would ever call you to collect a fine or demand payment.

Anyone receiving such a scam call should hang up immediately and contact a law enforcement agency to report it.

Get more advice from the sheriff’s office on how to deal with such scams below.

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