According to the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office, citizens are once again being targeted by phone scammers pretending to be either current or retired employees of the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO says that all unexpected telephone calls from anyone claiming to be affiliated with the agency should immediately be terminated. Additionally, tips for avoiding being scammed include:Be skeptical of unexpected calls. Report suspicious phone calls. If any phone call feels suspicious or off, you should terminate the call and reach out to the company/organization through their official number.