Bleckley County residents are being targeted by scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers threatening arrest over warrants or missed jury duty.

What’s Happening: Scammers are calling people and demanding payment to avoid arrest. Sheriff Daniel Cape says the Bleckley County Sheriff’s Office will never call residents about warrants or demand money over the phone.

Many of these scam calls come from inmates using illegal cellphones inside prisons.

The calls also threaten arrest for missed jury duty or other fake legal issues.

What’s Important: Real law enforcement officers don’t call about warrants or jury duty. Jury duty notices only come through U.S. Mail, and if a deputy needs to speak with you, they will come to your home in person.

Between the Lines: The sheriff’s office

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