The King County Sheriff’s Office warns people of a scam that has been occurring in the Seattle area over the last couple of years.

“Someone may call you and identify themselves as a King County deputy or detective and tell you that you failed to show up for jury duty,” reads a press release.

The sheriff’s office said once the caller has one’s attention, they will threaten them with jail unless they pay a fine immediately. The caller will request a credit card number over the phone or even ask the person to go to a nearby store to purchase a gift card and then tell them the card number, the release notes.

“This is a scam. Do not give them any money,” the release adds, noting that citizens should hang up if they get such a call.

The sheriff’s office notes that most of the citizens who have called the office checking the validity of the call have not given any money to the scammers.

“The sheriff’s office would never call you about a warrant and ask you to pay over the phone. The scammers are very convincing but, do not fall for it. Do not pay anyone over the phone for an alleged warrant for failing to report for jury duty,” the release reads.