Minden, NV…On 10/24/16 the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of attempted fraud. In all of the reported incidents a male subject claimed to be Lt Mike Sharp with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

Caller IDs identify the phone number as (775) 375-5858, located in Winnemucca, Nevada. The complainants were told they owe money in regard to a civil case #6120-NV-8901. Upon call back the complainants reach a voicemail stating all deputies are currently busy on other lines and to leave a name and telephone number for a return call. None of the complainants have given any money to the suspect(s) and have contacted this agency to verify the authenticity of the message.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reminds all citizens that peace officers do not call citizens and demand payment for any reason. If a citizen were to have a warrant of arrest an officer would contact them and place them under arrest, or advise them to turn themselves in on the warrant. Any call from a person who states they represent any entity in the judicial system and demands money is a fraud.

If anyone has any information on this matter please contact Investigator Leland Love reference case #16SO35812. Investigator Love can be reached at 775-782-9905