(Portland, OR) -- Authorities are warning residents about a new text message scam targeting Multnomah County residents. The Sheriff's Office says it's received dozens of calls from people who received fraudulent court summons text messages. The messages claim to be from law enforcement telling the person they're scheduled for a court appearance within 24 hours. If they don't show, they can face fines and arrest. You should never send money without verifying through official channels that it's legitimate. Don't click on links or call numbers listed in the message, look up the number yourself.