Anderson County, KS – Local residents are being warned to hang up if they receive a phone call from someone claiming to be a deputy discussing “potential warrants.”
According to the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, several citizens have recently reported scam calls from individuals pretending to be deputies. The callers allegedly claim to need personal information or payment related to outstanding warrants — a tactic deputies say is never used by the department.
“Our guys love y’all so much that if you have a warrant, we will come see you in person,” the department said in a Facebook post Friday. “Please don’t fall victim to these scams.”
Deputies are urging residents not to share personal or financial information over the phone. The post also humorously reminded residents that the sheriff’s office does not “get money from the Nigerian Prince,” noting scammers often target victims through emotional or urgent-sounding messages.
Anyone who receives similar calls should hang up immediately and report the incident to local law enforcement.
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