SCAM ALERT
04/10/2023
We are warning the public today of a telephone scam involving a fraudulent caller alleging that you or family members have an urgent matter regarding paperwork being reviewed by an officer of our agency. We received several reports of this happening yesterday and the caller claimed to be various different officers from our agency.
This phony law enforcement officer informed the potential victims that warrants were being issued for them or their family members due to fraudulent reasons.
The potential victims were then informed they could avoid arrest by paying a fine by electronic fund transfer or cashier's check.
Please be advised this is a scam!
TCSO is a law enforcement agency and does not seek payment of fines or fees via the telephone for individuals with outstanding arrest warrants.
Additionally, the number that this individual(s) is calling from is a random #. Not our main line @ 662-363-1411. If you believe you get a call, you may contact our dispatch center and give the officer name provided to find out if they are even on shift and give the number you received the call from for dispatch to help verify if it was a legit call.
TCSO urges individuals not to divulge personal or financial information to unknown callers and highly recommends the public report similar crimes to their local police office.
