ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) - A new scam is making the rounds in Tompkins County.

This is according to the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office, who is warning that a 423 area code number is promising residents $300 for participating in a focus group.

An example of the text message in question can been seen above.

While Tompkins County is conducting a strategic planning survey, the Sheriff's Office said the text is in no way affiliated with it.