BERNARDSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A phone scammer disguising themselves as the local sheriff’s department has been reported by several community members. The caller ID appears to be the sheriff’s number and claims the receiver did not show up for jury duty, demanding immediate payment for a fine at the risk of being arrested if the payment is not made. Residents should be cautious of anyone calling and demanding payments to be made over the phone, and hang up when in doubt.