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There is a new scam regarding individuals pretending to be Sheriff’s Deputies.

The Whittier Police Department has received several calls from residents stating they have been contacted, by phone, by an individual claiming to be a Sheriff’s Deputy. The person pretending to be a deputy tells them they had missed jury duty and that they are in violation. The caller then asks them to bring $2,000 to the Star Center to settle the violation. Please be advised that this is a scam.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will never call a resident to make any demand for money.  

If you have any questions, or if you have been a victim in the Whittier area, please contact the Whittier Police Department at 562-567-9200.

Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact Whittier PD,The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, or their local policing agency.  The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Pico Rivera Station can be reached at (562) 949-2421.  If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

Jim McDonnell, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

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