Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office warning of phone scam

WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a phone scam targeting residents.

Police say scammers are calling people from a phone number that’s spoofed to look like it’s coming from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. The caller claims to be a Sheriff’s deputy, and demands money.

Police are reminding the public that the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office will never contact citizens requesting money over the phone. Anyone receiving such calls should not provide any personal information, and instead call police.