A Twentynine Palms man is out $2000 after he fell victim to another scam, this one involving the Sheriff’s Department. The man said he received a phone call Tuesday afternoon from a man who said he was a Sheriff’s detective. The scammer said he was following up because the victim had failed to register a DNA update and palm prints, and if he didn’t comply, he would go to jail. The victim bought $2,000 in Ebay gift cards and gave the codes to the scammer. The Sheriff’s Department reminds residents that deputies will never call asking for money. In addition, anyone who asks for payment over the phone, or through gift cards, is most likely a scammer. Hang up and call the Sheriff’s Department at 760-366-4175.
