The Carter County Sheriff’s Office Has Issued A Scam Warning To Tri-Cities Region. Authorities Are Warning Against A Phone Call Claiming You Are A Lottery Sweepstakes Winner Or A Promotional Winner Of A Gift Card. The Caller Asks For A Credit Card Number To Pay A $2.95 Shipping And Handling Fee. In Reality, The Victim Never Receives A Gift Card. Authorities Warn That Mainly The Elderly Are Being Targeted. Sheriff Chris Mathes Said To Never – Ever – Give Out Any Personal Information Over The Phone. If You Receive One Of These Calls, Immediately Hang Up And Call Police.