Like many of its neighboring sheriff’s departments, the Yates County Sheriff’s Office is now receiving reports from residents stating they have received telephone calls from an individual posing as a deputy from their office.
As with the other scams, these scammers are using some type of phone application to change the number. There is no number on the caller ID, it simply shows up as the “Yates County Sheriff.” The individual is telling residents that there is a warrant for their arrest.
Understand that if someone is threatening to have you arrested if you do not pay money or click on a link, it is a scam. DO NOT PAY MONEY!
If you have any questions about this matter please call the Yates County Sheriff’s Office at its non-emergency line at 315-536-4438.
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