Ontario County residents may be the target of a new scam.
Residents have reported receiving scam calls from a person claiming to be the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, requesting various payment methods to pay a family member’s bail, according to OCSO.
The sheriff’s office stated that OCSO, the Ontario County Court or any court will never ask or demand payment from residents over the phone.
If you receive a phone call asking for payment like this, OCSO said to immediately hang up and call the sheriff’s office directly at (585)-394-4560. Do not make any payments over the phone.
—Madison Scott is a New York Connect reporter, covering entertainment, breaking and consumer news, and trending topics with a focus on stories that matter to readers across New York state. She also has an interest in how the system helps or doesn’t help families with missing loved ones. She can be reached at MDScott@USATodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Ontario County residents warned of sheriff scam calls
Reporting by Madison Scott, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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