Baker Sheriff Warns of Scam

The Baker County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about a phone scam involving fake calls from someone claiming to be a deputy. The scammer tells victims they need to pay a fine to avoid a warrant for failing to attend jury duty. The Baker County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that deputies will never demand money over the phone. If you receive such a call, hang up and call them directly at 541-523-6415 to verify its legitimacy.