HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) -- If you get a phone call from the Hilo Courthouse, chances are it's not from an actual government official. Get Hawaii's latest morning news delivered to your inbox, sign up for News 2 You The Hawaii State Judiciary warned the public about scammers spoofing Hilo Courthouse phone numbers in an attempt to extort money from residents. US Marshals warn residents of nationwide scam hitting the islands State officials said courts or law enforcement "would not call or email you unless you contacted us first seeking assistance with a specific question." According to officials, Hawaii state court staff do not call for any of the following reasons: Don’t leave that ballot box blank! Ballot measure 1 fully explained Provide personal information such as name, birth date, Social Security number or financial information Immediate payment of a pre-paid card or sending money to the government using online payment apps or through a wire transfer Credit card numbers or bank routing numbers Organizing a meet-up to make a payment If you find yourself on the phone with a scammer, hang up the phone immediately and do not respond to questions or press any buttons you're asked to press. ‘When you get to top of this hike, it’s spooky and eerie’: Hawaiʻi hikes If you get an email or text message from the Hawaii State Judiciary without reaching out first, delete the message immediately. Never respond to the email or phone number given if you suspect a scam. Instead, use the contact information on the agency's official website. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here Call 911 if you are in anger or if you are threatened by a scammer.