The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone call scheme, involving thieves pretending to be deputies.

Officials said the caller tells the victim to immediately pay a fine or a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

The thieves are using the names of real deputies, officials said.

Sheriff's Office officials said no one from the agency will ever call to collect money.

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Julian Conley listens during opening statements in his trial at Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The 25-year-old is accused of fatally shooting 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in July 2020. (Abbey Cutrer/AJC)

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