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Phone scam alert

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware that a man has been making phone calls to citizens throughout the county impersonating a Sheriff’s Sergeant regarding posting bail for outstanding warrants. This is a scam, the MCSO warns.

The Sheriff’s Office will never request funds or personal identifying information over the phone. If anyone receives a phone call of this nature, contact Madera County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 675-7770.

Based on the information the MCSO has been provided, the man identifies himself as Madera County Sergeant Noland. He makes phone calls from a 559 area code, and may have a voicemail set up at the return number with the same identifying information.

Allen Baraldi

Staff Photographer
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Tyler Takeda

News Editor / Sports Editor
559-674-2424

Nancy Simpson

Publisher & CFO​
559-674-2424

Shirley James

Graphic Artist
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