🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Per WCSO: “The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call and demand money for warrants, fines, or missed jury duty. Here are a few red flags to watch for: ❌Urgent pressure to act immediately or keep the call secret. ❌Use of real names—scammers may use actual deputy names, but a legitimate deputy can always provide a verifiable name and badge number. Call us directly to verify. ❌Fake phone numbers—The official Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line is 775-785-9276. Scammers can spoof caller ID to make it look like they’re calling from a real number—always verify by calling us directly. 📞 What to Do If You Get a Scam Call: ✅Hang up immediately and block the number. ✅Do NOT share personal information. ✅If you need assistance, call our Non-Emergency Line at 775-785-9276. Reporting a Scam Call: 🔹No financial loss? Report it to the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. 🔹Lost money? Contact us immediately. Stay alert, Stay Safe Washoe! #WCSO #FraudPrevention #Reno #Sparks #Nevada