MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam in which callers impersonate local law enforcement officers and demand money.

According to the Midland County Sheriff's Office, there are multiple variations of the scam, but the callers always identify themselves as law enforcement and demand payment in the form of gift cards, credit or debit cards or money apps.

The callers claim the payment is needed for issues such as a missed court date, a missed subpoena or an active warrant, the sheriff's office said.