Nashville, TN – Residents across Davidson County are being warned to stay alert after multiple reports surfaced of scammers posing as a captain with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office and demanding money over the phone.
According to the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, the callers falsely claim citizens have missed jury duty and must immediately pay fines to avoid arrest or further legal action. Officials stress these calls are fraudulent and not associated with any legitimate law enforcement activity.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that it never requests payment by phone, especially through gift cards, prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, money orders, or cashier’s checks. Any demand for immediate payment using these methods is considered a red flag.
Authorities say scammers often use publicly available information to sound convincing and may claim connections to law enforcement, federal agencies, or even family members. In some cases, callers apply pressure tactics, creating a sense of urgency or fear to prompt quick compliance.
Residents are urged not to respond to unsolicited calls, texts, or emails from unknown individuals and to avoid clicking suspicious links. Officials also recommend never sharing personal or financial information and enabling two-factor authentication whenever possible.
“If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts,” the sheriff’s office advised. “Legitimate law enforcement agencies do not conduct business this way.”
Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or victimized by this scam is encouraged to contact the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office directly to report the incident. Reporting helps authorities track scam patterns and warn others in the community.
Law enforcement reminds the public that scam attempts often increase during times of heightened stress or financial uncertainty, making awareness and caution critical.
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