Scammer impersonating Gage County sheriff’s deputy

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Gage County Sheriff’s office is warning residents about a scam going around.

Several people have received phone calls from someone claiming to be a Gage County deputy.

The caller claims the victim has a warrant out for their arrest.

The scammer is using the name of an active-duty deputy and may also have knowledge of victims’ personal information.

If you’ve been targeted, do not make any payments. until you’ve contacted the sheriff’s office directly.

Call Southeast Communications at 402-223-4080 to be put in contact with an on-duty deputy.