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Hamilton County, TN – Residents across Hamilton County are being warned to stay alert after reports of scammers impersonating members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, using real employee names to pressure victims into sending money.
According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, scammers have been calling citizens and falsely claiming to represent law enforcement. In several cases, callers allegedly demanded immediate payment or gift cards, sometimes threatening arrest or legal consequences for missed jury duty…