NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is warning the public of phone scammers claiming to be deputies to get residents’ money.
DCSO reports that the callers are posing as sheriff’s office employees requesting payments via cryptocurrency, gift cards or mobile apps.
⚠️ SCAM ALERT: Beware of a phone scam claiming to be from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). Callers pose as DCSO employees, requesting payments via cryptocurrency, gift cards, or mobile apps. DCSO never asks for payments over the phone. Verify calls with DCSO or… pic.twitter.com/XGeKXtZDi0
— Nashville Sheriff (@NashSheriff) June 1, 2026
The sheriff’s office warns that deputies will not ask for payments over the phone…