The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is warning of a new phone and FaceTime scam. They say that scammers are using phone calls and FaceTime video calls to contact locals, posing as officers or deputies from various agencies to steal personal information or extort money.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a recent rise in phone and video scams involving impersonation of law enforcement officers.Scammer

The Wichita Police Department said it has received reports of scammers impersonating law enforcement officers. A Facebook post from the WPD said the scammers are making it look like they are calling from the WPD’s phone number.

Officials emphasize they would never ask for a payment to cancel a warrant, and if there is an actual warrant, it will be something that needs to be taken care of by coming to the jail.