The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has received multiple reports of scammers impersonating deputies and demanding payment for fake fines or missed court dates.

These callers often use real employee names and spoof phone numbers, but real deputies will never ask for money over the phone. Community members are advised to verify suspicious calls by contacting dispatch at 541-693-6911 and report any scam attempts to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at IC3 dot gov.