Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office warns area residents about phone scam

According to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office area residents have been receiving scam phone calls where the scammer is impersonating the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office. During these calls the scammer will request money or peoples’ social security information. 

The Sheriff’s Office reminds people that these calls are scams and that they would never call you requesting money or social security information. If you receive a phone call like this, do not provide any information related to your bank account or social security number, and hang up the phone immediately.