ELMIRA, N.Y. (WHCU) — A new scam is circulating in Chemung County.

Sheriff Bill Schrom says scammers are posing as someone from his office. The alleged scammer tells the target a warrant is out for their arrest and requests payment by phone for bail money.

Schrum says no such calls would ever come from the Sheriff’s office, and he’s reminding residents never to give out personal information or send any type of payment to someone claiming to be a law enforcement officer.