(Another Telephone scam)…This one is in Yuma.

Several callers have reported the scam. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office says the reporting parties say they have been called by a male voice, identifying himself as Chief Deputy Warren Randall with the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office. The voice states the call recipients are out of compliance for their sex offender registration, and a warrant will be issued immediately if they do not comply. Also prominent in Yuma is the Grandparent scam, in which the callers claim to be a grandchild in a desperate situation. The Jury Duty scam, the Lottery scam, the IRS scam and the Utility scam. All of these scams have been previously reported in Imperial County in the past. When in doubt, ask the caller for a contact name and phone number for verification purposes, and then contact the Sheriff’s Office