BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The Kern County Sheriff's Office has warned the community of phone and text message scams that claim to be members of KCSO.

The scammers will use things such as fake warrants, missed jury duty and court issues to get the victim to pay an amount of money.

They will ask for payment in the form of gift cards, bitcoin and electronic payment. KCSO says they also threaten arrest.

Text messages scammers will send will mention toll road and DMV fees. Scammers will use spoof official numbers, demand payment and won't let the victim hang up.

KCSO assures the community that they will never ask for payment over the phone or through text message. If you are suspicious of the call or text, hang up and or don't respond.

To report a scam, call the sheriff's office at 661

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