(WAND) - The Macon County Sheriff's Office, along with the Central Illinois Regional Dispatch Center, is warning residents about a current scam in which individuals are impersonating law enforcement officers to solicit money.

The scammers are pretending to be Sergeant Thomas Brown and Sheriff Cooper.

The Sheriff's Office emphasizes that no official will ask for money over the phone regarding legal matters.

Residents are advised to be cautious when sharing personal information and to avoid sending money to unknown individuals.

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