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Chico police warn of caller posing as sergeant in jury summons phone scam
Chico police are warning residents about a caller impersonating a police sergeant and demanding payment over the phone for a missed jury summons.
A caller claiming to be a Chico police sergeant is asking residents to pay over the phone for a missed jury summons. The Chico Police Department says the calls are a scam and is urging anyone contacted to provide no money or personal information.
Police said they have learned of calls to residents throughout the city from someone impersonating a member of the department. Based on the information reported to police, the caller identifies himself as a sergeant and requests payment for supposedly missing a jury summons.
The department warned residents against giving the caller any information. In its alert, Chico police said legitimate government agencies will not request funds or personal identifying information over the phone.
Anyone who receives one of these calls should contact the Chico Police Department directly through its Communications Center at 530-897-4911.
Pass this warning along to someone in Chico who may receive a call like this. A caller claiming to represent the police does not make the payment demand legitimate.