The Sheriff’s Office in Lauderdale County, Alabama, has issued another alert to the community regarding a persistent phone scam that has been making the rounds. In this deceptive scheme, the caller falsely asserts that the recipient has an outstanding warrant due to a missed court appearance. The individual on the other end of the line then pressures the victim to send money to avoid arrest.
To carry out this fraudulent operation, the scammer instructs the victim to withdraw cash from their bank account and take it to a cryptocurrency kiosk, typically located in a nearby convenience store. Once there, the victim is directed to transfer the funds to a designated account. Authorities emphasize that this is a scam and urge residents to report any such communications to their local law enforcement agencies. It is crucial for individuals to remain vigilant and aware of these tactics to protect themselves from potential financial loss.