Washoe Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam

(Reno, NV) — The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about another phone scam. People pretending to be from the Sheriff’s Office are calling residents and demanding money. They claim it’s for reasons like warrants, fines and missed jury duty. The WCSO says it will never ask people for money over the phone. People who get calls like this are advised to hang up immediately and block the phone number.