(La Porte County, IN) - A La Porte County woman was scammed by a phone caller pretending to be with the sheriff’s office.

According to police, the call was about her having warrants for her arrest for not appearing for jury duty but she would not be arrested if she sent a $3,000 payment.

Police said she wound up sending $1,000 in two separate payments using Apple Pay and a gift card.  She then called to confirm the payment was received but received no answer.

Police said people receiving such calls should not send money because the sheriff’s office does not operate in such a fashion.