Sheriff David Dubois of the Strafford County (NH) Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a scam in which someone claiming to be a sergeant with his department asks for money orders or pre-paid credit cards as payment for fees related to "missed federal jury duty" or other obligations.

According to Foster's Daily Democrat , Dubois explained that the caller would say something like, "You missed federal jury duty or a criminal obligation. You may resolve the matter by sending money orders or pre-paid credit cards. You can meet the at the Strafford County Sheriff’s Complex to resolve the matter."

Any time that a person receives a call and is asked to in send money you should immediately be suspicious and do not send any money, the sheriff said.