Nashville, TN – Residents across Davidson County are being warned to stay alert after reports of a phone scam targeting families of people held in the county’s detention center. Officials say callers are falsely claiming to be deputies or detention officers and demanding payment for ankle monitors.
According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, the fraudulent calls involve scammers contacting citizens who have relatives in custody, insisting that immediate payment is required. Authorities stress that the sheriff’s office would never request payment for ankle monitors or other services over the phone.
The reports surfaced this week and appear to be part of a broader trend of impersonation scams, where criminals use publicly available information to sound legitimate. In some cases, scammers may claim urgency or threaten consequences if payment is not made.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that residents should never send money in the form of cash, gift cards, prepaid cards, money orders, or cashier’s checks to anyone they do not personally know. Officials also urge the public to avoid responding to messages from unfamiliar individuals or clicking on suspicious links.
Authorities caution that scammers may pretend to be law enforcement officers, IRS agents, business representatives, or trusted individuals, sometimes using fake names or invented credentials to gain trust.
Residents are encouraged to safeguard their personal and financial information, use two-factor authentication when available, and be skeptical of unsolicited calls or messages—especially those demanding urgent action or payment.
Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or victimized by this scam is urged to contact the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office to report the incident. Officials say prompt reporting can help prevent others from falling victim.
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