Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to stay alert after several reports of scammers impersonating deputies to demand money over the phone.
According to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office, recent scams have involved callers falsely claiming to be Lt. Bishop Delaney or other members of leadership. The scammers reportedly use official-sounding names listed on the department’s website to gain credibility.
Officials emphasize that no one from the Sheriff’s Office will ever request payment or personal information over the phone. Residents who receive such calls are urged not to provide any details and to hang up immediately. To verify whether a call is legitimate, the department advises residents to contact its main office directly at 931-648-0611.
The Sheriff’s Office noted that the scam appears to be part of a broader trend targeting local law enforcement agencies across the state.
Authorities are reminding the public that legitimate law enforcement will never threaten arrest or demand payment to resolve warrants or fines over the phone.
“Start the year off right and keep your money where it belongs — in your own pocket,” the office said in its post.
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