(KLZA)-- The Richardson County Sheriff's Office is alerting the public of a scam.

Monday morning the Sheriff's Office received several calls about someone calling area residents claiming to be from the Sheriff's Office, including using the offices phone number.

The caller is making reference's to jury duty.

The Richardson County Sheriff's Office notes in an online release they would never contact anyone about jury duty. Such notifications come from Richardson County or District Court.

If you receive such a phone call, hang up and call the Richardson County Sheriff's Department.