The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a current phone scam in the area, in which the caller is claiming to be the Clay County state’s attorney.

According to the sheriff’s office, the scam includes a caller claiming to be Clay County State’s Attorney Joel Powless, and saying he’s raising money on behalf of the Illinois State Police.

This is a scam and anyone receiving such a call is urged to not provide the caller with any money or personal information.

If you are able to get a phone number from the call, you’re asked to please contact local law enforcement and provide them with that information.

The scammer is mainly targeting elderly residents in Clay County, so you’re asked to share this information with elderly friends and family to make them aware.