The Johnson City Police Department Is Warning The Public About A Rise In Phone Scams Targeting Residents. Authorities Say Scammers Are Pressuring Victims Into Purchasing Gift Cards Or Sending Cryptocurrency. Callers Often Pretend To Be Law Enforcement Or Government Agents And Claim Urgent Issues Need To Be Resolved Immediately. Investigator Michael Fowler Said, “If Someone Calls And Asks You To Buy Gift Cards, Transfer Cryptocurrency, Or Demands Personal Information, Hang Up. It Is A Scam.” The Jcpd Advises The Public To Never Provide Financial Info Over The Phone And To Report Suspicious Calls To Crime Stoppers At 423-930-6535