The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam that has targeted multiple community members over the past several weeks. Scammers have been calling residents and claiming to be deputies of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, often playing radio traffic in the background to convince victims they are speaking with actual law enforcement officers.
How the Scam Works
The scam typically involves the caller informing the victim that they have an outstanding warrant for their arrest or that they’ve missed jury duty. The scammer will then demand immediate payment to resolve the issue, insisting that the payment must be made through Bitcoin or gift cards.
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office urges any resident who believes they may be experiencing a scam to report it to authorities at (270) 842-1633. The sheriff’s office emphasizes that they will never call about warrants or give warrant information out over the phone, and advises residents not to give out personal information.
Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.
