The Washington County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam involving a caller falsely claiming to be a deputy.

According to the Sheriff's Office, the caller identifies themselves as Sutherland and provides Badge Number 4659 while claiming the victim has federal warrants and must take immediate action. Authorities say the calls are fraudulent. The Sheriff's Office says it will never demand payment, request gift cards, ask for cryptocurrency or threaten arrest over the phone to resolve warrants or legal matters.

Anyone who receives a call from someone claiming to be Sutherland, Badge Number 4659, or anyone demanding money or personal information over alleged warrants is urged to hang up immediately, avoid sharing personal or financial information and report the incident to local law enforcement.