Fresno County Sheriff's Office warn of scammers using recent deputy death to solicit money

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County Sheriff's Office is issuing a warning about scammers trying to take advantage of what happened to a fallen deputy.

Investigators said people are calling residents claiming they are with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office and are trying to solicit donations on behalf of Sergeant Rod Lucas.

The Sheriff's Office said they would never make calls asking for money and are asking you to only trust accounts established by their personnel.