Investigators have received reports from people who say someone called them and said a family member was injured in a car accident. The caller ID showed ‘911’ on the screen. The caller requested personal information.

Sheriff’s officials say, with the exception of text messaging, the caller ID for 911 centers will not appear as ‘911.’ Phone calls from 911 centers will show up with a seven-digit administrative phone number or, in some cases, will display restricted or blocked.

If you receive one of these calls, please hang up and report it to the Kent County Sheriff’s Department.