Cherokee County, GA – Authorities are warning residents about a phone scam circulating in Cherokee County that preys on families of recently arrested individuals.
According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, scammers have been impersonating staff from the county’s Probation Office and Sheriff’s Office. The callers allegedly claim that by paying a fee, a person who has been arrested could be released from custody and fitted with an ankle monitor.
Officials stressed that this is a scam. “Neither agency will ever call you to request money for someone’s release in this manner,” the Sheriff’s Office stated in a public alert Friday.
The department urged residents who receive such a call to take the following steps: hang up immediately, dial 911 to report the incident, and avoid sending any money or personal information to unknown callers.
Law enforcement officials are encouraging the community to remain cautious and to share this warning with friends and family members, especially those who may be more vulnerable to fraud attempts.
Residents with questions or who have already been targeted are urged to contact local authorities.
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