YORK COUNTY — Police are warning of a scam targeting doctors in the Cumberland and York county areas.

Captain Don Goulet of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on Tuesday stating that doctors’ offices in the two counties were being contacted by unknown callers stating the doctor was in violation of the law by not complying with a grand jury summons.

Goulet said the caller used real names of local sheriff office employees and gave a call back number which, when called, led to a recording of the voicemail from the local sheriff’s office.

“At this time, we are not aware of any victim being scammed out of money or property,” said Goulet.

He said the grand jury scam has been used across the country. Goulet said that no law enforcement agency would ask for or accept money should a person be in violation.

He said a person who was in violation of the law would be brought before a judge who would make the official determination.

“Should anyone ever have any concerns in receiving calls like this, they should hang up and call the local law enforcement agency,” said Goulet.

The Better Business Bureau advises people to never give personally identifiable information to someone who has made an unsolicited contact, whether it’s by phone, email, on social media or at your front door. This includes banking and credit card information, your birthdate, and Social Security/Social Insurance numbers.

— Staff Writer Liz Gotthelf can be contacted at 282-1535, ext. 325 or egotthelf@journaltribune.com.