LANDRUM—The Landrum Police Department is warning residents about a recent surge in phone scams involving individuals impersonating police officers.
Community members have reported receiving calls from scammers falsely claiming to be department officers, stating that the recipients have active warrants or outstanding fines.
In these calls, scammers insist that victims send money immediately or go to a specified location. They often pressure individuals not to hang up, threatening that further actions will be taken if the call is disconnected…