Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam targeting residents

MURPHYSBORO — The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is alerting residents to a recent surge in phone scams. Individuals have reported receiving calls from scammers impersonating law enforcement officials, attempting to solicit money under false pretenses.

According to the Sheriff's Office, these scammers are contacting residents and falsely claiming they have outstanding warrants or unpaid fines. The callers then demand payment to resolve these fabricated issues.

Officials are reminding the public to exercise extreme caution when receiving unsolicited calls, especially those requesting personal information or financial transactions. The Sheriff's Office strongly advises residents to never provide sensitive data or send money to unknown callers.

Anyone who receives a suspicious phone call of this nature is encouraged to contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Office directly at [Phone Number] to report the incident. Further details regarding the specific number of reports or the exact methods used by the scammers were not immediately available.