Johnson City Police Are Alerting Residents About A Scam Involving Calls From Individuals Claiming To Represent The Department. Scammers Impersonate Officers, Stating Recipients Missed Jury Duty Or A Subpoena And Demand Payment To Avoid Arrest. Payments Are Requested Via Gift Cards Or Cryptocurrency, And Callers Instruct Targets To Stay On The Line Until Payment Is Made. Chief Billy Church Emphasizes The Police Will Never Demand Payment Or Accept Gift Cards Or Cryptocurrency. If You Get Such A Call, Hang Up Immediately And Report It At 423-926-3393.
