(FOX40.COM) \u2014 The Sacramento Superior Court is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers falsely claim to be law enforcement officers and demand money to secure the release of a loved one from the Sacramento County Main Jail.<\/p>\n
Court officials said the scammers instruct victims to send money through the mobile payment app Venmo, promising to help facilitate a release. Authorities emphasized on Facebook that the claims are fraudulent and urged the public not to comply.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a scam,\u201d the court said in a statement, advising anyone who receives such a call to hang up immediately and avoid sending money or sharing personal information.<\/p>\n
Officials stressed that legitimate law enforcement officers will never request payment over the phone, threaten arrest for failing to pay, or ask for personal or financial information in this manner.<\/p>\n
The court encouraged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious calls to local authorities.<\/p>\n
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