The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office has issued a scam alert after it was reported individuals were calling others, pretending to be a deputy sheriff, and claiming that a warrant has been issued for their arrest.
“They claim you have an outstanding warrant and demand you pay them immediately to avoid being arrested,” Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane said. “But, this is a scam.”
Lane said law enforcement will never call you to demand payment over the phone, ask for gift cards, wire transfers, CashApp, Venmo, or any other form of instant payment.
The sheriff said if you receive a call like this, hang up immediately, do not send money or give out personal information, and call the sheriff ’s office or your local police department directly to report it.
“Please share this information to help keep others safe. Scammers count on fear and confusion, so let’s make sure everyone knows what to watch for,” Lane concluded.
