Lamar County Sheriff warns citizens of recent scam

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The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a recent scam. According to the department, “the caller says they are an Officer with the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office and is advising that you owe money for a warrant, traffic ticket or some other fine and requesting you send money to take care of the issue.” This is a scam.

“The Sheriff’s Office will not call and advise you that you have a warrant nor will we ask you for court costs, fines, or any money via any money apps, prepaid card, or cash card.” said the department.

The department urges you to let your elderly neighbors and family members who don’t have Facebook know this is a scam as they may also be receiving calls. If you have or do receive a call like this do not give them any personal information and disconnect the call. If you are suspicious of any calls you have received contact your local law enforcement agency.

Source – Lamar County Sheriff’s Dept.