Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Impersonation Scams
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents to an increase in impersonation scams. Callers are posing as SCSO employees, using real names and titles, to deceive community members.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 14, 2026 —
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has issued a warning to residents regarding a rise in impersonation scams targeting the community. Scammers are reportedly contacting individuals while posing as employees of the Sheriff’s Office.
According to the alert, these fraudulent callers are using the names and titles of actual SCSO employees in an attempt to gain the trust of victims and deceive them. The specific tactics or purposes of these scams were not detailed in the alert, nor was information provided regarding the typical methods used by the scammers to solicit information or funds.
The Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to be vigilant and to verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a law enforcement official, particularly if they are soliciting personal information or money over the phone. Residents who believe they may have been targeted by such a scam or who have information about these activities are encouraged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office directly. Further details on how to report these incidents or protect oneself from such fraudulent activities were not immediately available.
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