The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from a concerned citizen regarding a phone scam. This particular phone scam involved a caller saying they were a Lieutenant calling regarding a jury trial/jury duty. Sheriff Levindoski has these tips for Tioga County residents regarding phone scams:

*Under no circumstances should a resident ever provide any personal information by phone when receiving any calls unless the resident personally knows the caller.

*No government agency will ever accept or request payments via gift cards.

*Never provide credit card information, social security number, date of birth, driver’s license number or bank information to anyone.

*Note the telephone number of the caller.

*Disconnect without providing any information to the caller.

*Call the office of the Tioga County Sheriff at (570) 724-3491 if a resident has any concerns that he or she may be a wanted person or to inquire if the Sheriff’s Office has any reason to contact you.