TRUMBULL COUNTY, OH - The Trumbull County Sheriff's Office is making people aware of a local phone scam.

An alert said the scammers claim to be someone with the the Sheriff's Office and claims the call recipient has missed jury duty or a subpoena for court and they need to pay a fee to resolve the issue and avoid arrest.

The scammers may also disguise their phone number to appear as if they are calling from the Trumbull County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff Paul Monroe said his office does not call and request funds, vouchers or payments for Sheriff's services.

If you get a scam call like this, report it to your local police department or the Trumbull County Sheriff's Office.