The Shelby County Sheriff’s office is warning about scammers on the prowl trying to get information and money through phone calls and texts.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s office is warning about scammers on the prowl trying to get information and money through phone calls and texts.
Investigators said they have received a number of complaints about the scams, which often use recordings imitating or claiming to be from the sheriff’s office, Memphis Police, or Shelby County courts.
The sheriff’s office said DO NOT provide information to these callers, do not meet the unknown callers at another location, and do not send them money.
Anyone who gets one of these calls or texts should call law enforcement.
Typical scams:
Money owed
A caller will claim to be from a reputable company, such as Amazon, Apple, IRS, Social Security, etc., and say there’s a warrant for arrest, prize money, money owed to the IRS, or such. They may claim a computer, tablet, or phone was hacked. The callers ask the victim to buy a gift card, or provide bank account information, claiming they will deposit money.
Kidnapped family member
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