Scammers spoofing the Harney County Sheriffโ€™s Office

Harney County-We have received reports that scammers are spoofing Harney County Dispatchโ€™s phone number 541-573-6156 and claiming to be Sheriff Jenkins, providing a fake badge number.

While a community member was reporting they had received this call, the scammer called back, this time speaking to Deputy Ellibee. This scammer claimed an illegal amount of hydrochloric acid had been ordered and again claimed to be Sheriff Jenkins. The scammer continued to hold the ruse, offering to meet Deputy Ellibee who returned the offer to meet him at the sheriffโ€™s office with handcuffs โ€“ the scammer apparently didnโ€™t like this.

Deschutes County Sheriffโ€™s Office Oregon is experiencing similar scam calls.

Hang up if you receive a call like this.