Residents of Anderson County are being warned of a new phone scam that’s targeting individuals with false legal threats – a ruse involving a supposed Lieutenant Wesley Rogers claiming a connection with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. The scammer, reportedly a male caller, has been contacting locals and informing them about supposed legal issues they’re facing, including a failure to answer a summons. The Sheriff’s Office took to social media to alert citizens, emphasizing that they never phone individuals regarding an arrest warrant nor request money to rectify such issues.
For anyone receiving such a call, the Sheriff’s Office has provided clear instructions: just hang up and don’t entertain any demands for money, and if you’re rattled by such an interaction or simply seek authenticity or assistance, you’re encouraged to directly contact their main line at 865-457-2414 to speak with a real deputy. No legitimate law enforcement agency conducts business in such a manner, and the tactic of scammers is often is to invoke the fear of legal repercussion to manipulate potential victims into parting with their money or personal information, which could lead to further fraudulent activities…