RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Law enforcement agencies across Middle Tennessee are sounding the alarm about a rash of scams targeting residents — with fraudsters posing as deputies, company representatives, and even court officials.
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office says scammers recently targeted one of their own captains and a School Resource Officer (SRO). Both received phone calls from someone impersonating a sheriff’s deputy, claiming they had missed federal grand jury duty and needed to pay to avoid arrest.
According to the sheriff’s office, the con artist demanded payment over the phone — a red flag. “Sheriff’s deputies DO NOT ASK FOR MONEY in phone conversations,” the department stressed in its warning. Deputies also do not arrest people for missing federal grand jury duty, and they certainly do not demand payment to avoid arrest. In both cases, the scammer abruptly hung up after being confronted. Authorities urge residents: “Do not fall for these threatening calls. Simply hang up and save your money.”…