Cherokee County, GA – Residents are being warned about a new phone scam targeting families of individuals who have been arrested, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said callers are pretending to represent either the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office or the county’s Probation Office. The scammers allegedly tell victims that their loved one can be released from custody if a payment is made — often mentioning an ankle monitor as part of the scheme.
The Sheriff’s Office stressed that this is a scam, and neither the Sheriff’s Office nor the Probation Office will ever request money over the phone for someone’s release.
Officials urge residents to hang up immediately if they receive such a call and report the incident to 911. Sharing the warning on social media may help protect others from falling victim to the same fraud.
The department is reminding the public that legitimate communications from law enforcement will never demand payment or personal financial information by phone.
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