Washington County, Tennessee Authorities Are Warning The Public About A Police Officer Impersonation Phone Scam Going Around.
The Scammers Call Citizens And Identify Themselves As A Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy And Informs The Victim That There Is A Warrant Out For Their Arrest For Failure To Pay Court Cost Or Failure To Answer A Jury Duty Summons. They Then Demand Immediate Payment Of Money To Prevent Their Arrest. Captain Shawn Judy Said That’s Not Something Any Law Enforcement Agency Would Ever Do. He Added Citizens Should Hang Up If They Receive Such A Call And Report It To Police.