Phone Scam: Alameda County Sheriff's Office Issues Warning

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning that residents have reported receiving phone calls from people impersonating Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies.

The callers ask residents to pay a fine and provide personal information.

If you receive a call like this do not provide information and call the Sheriff's dispatch center at 510 667-7721.

The exception is Alameda County Central Collections, which collects court fines and fees. Those calls come from: (510) 208-9900.

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