The Mount Pleasant Police Department has issued a cautionary alert to its residents regarding a prevalent scam that has come to their attention. Authorities are advising individuals to be vigilant, particularly if they receive a phone call from someone purporting to be a member of the local law enforcement agency. In these calls, the impersonator claims that there is an outstanding warrant for the recipient’s arrest due to their failure to appear for jury duty.
Residents are strongly encouraged to terminate the call immediately if they encounter such a situation. The police department emphasizes that legitimate warrants are not communicated through phone calls. Instead, if there were a genuine warrant for someone’s arrest, the individual would be notified through official channels rather than by phone. This warning serves to protect the community from falling victim to these deceptive practices.