The Erie County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a new phone scam. 

According to the Sheriff's Office, an individual is impersonating a deputy using a fake name and phone number. 

The Sheriff's Office said the individual is telling people they have a criminal warrant and/or fines for missing Federal Jury Duty. 

All the information the individual is providing is false. 

The Erie County Sheriff's Office will never solicit money for any reason. The Sheriff's Office is advising residents to not give out any information. 

If contacted by the individual, contact the Pennsylvania State Police or the Erie County Sheriff's Office.