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January 18, 2019 - 2:18 pm

Updated January 18, 2019 - 2:23 pm

The Nye County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a telephone scam where the caller impersonates a Nye County deputy or sergeant.

The caller uses the names of Nye County Sheriff’s Office employees, according to a video released by the office.

The office asks anyone who has received a call or who has further information to call 775-751-7000.

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