A scammer is claiming to be from the Berkshire County Sheriff's Office.
The department said the scammer is calling residents claiming to be a Sheriff's Office employee in possession of damaging personal material.
The scammer then demands your personal information.
According to a statement, :"The person is identifying themselves as Dawn Simmons and is also providing a callback number, 413-471-5897. Please do not engage and simply hang up as this is a scam. Do not provide private information to any unknown party."
The Sheriff's Office said anyone who receives this call should hang up immediately and contact them.
(Berkshire County Sheriff's Office Photo)