ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — Warnings about a new law enforcement scam. 

The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are calling residents posing as Sheriff Derek Osborne. According to authorities, the new phone scam involves the phony sheriff claiming there are outstanding citations or that they missed jury duty in efforts to collect money.

The Sheriff’s office notes that although they will contact people with outstanding warrants, they never seek payment over the phone.