Recent sheriff impersonator incidents have prompted the state Sheriff Division to put out a warning about a phone scam.

Impersonators claiming to be deputy sheriffs are calling Hawaii residents to say they have warrants, and if they don’t pay, sheriffs are being sent to arrest them.

The public is reminded that sheriffs do not call people about warrants having to do with missing court. They will never ask for personal information or solicit payment over the phone. Hawaii residents also are advised not to provide credit card numbers or other personal information to callers claiming to represent a law enforcement agency or the courts.

If you receive a call matching this scam, call the Sheriff Division at 586-1352.