NATCHEZ — Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten is warning area residents about an ongoing phone scam that claims to be from his department.

“There is a scam going around using the Adams County Sheriff’s Office phone number calling people stating they missed jury duty and have a federal warrant out for their arrest. They are asking for $45,000 and telling people they can pay it at Walgreens,” Patten said.

“This is not us. It is a scam and people don’t need to send any money anywhere,” he said.

Patten said all scams should be reported to local law enforcement and the FBI.

To report such scams, please contact ic3.gov.