The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department has raised an alert concerning a telephone scam that has been affecting local residents. Individuals who have fallen victim to this scheme report receiving calls stating that there is a warrant out for their arrest. The callers then instruct them to settle the warrant by making payments through gift cards, prepaid debit cards, or even cryptocurrency.
Sheriff’s officials want to make it abundantly clear that the department does not operate in this manner and will never contact individuals to demand payment for any warrants. They strongly advise anyone who receives such a call to disconnect immediately and report the incident. This warning serves as a crucial reminder for residents to remain vigilant against fraudulent activities.