City Of Franklin: Phone Scammers Making The Rounds

Franklin TN

11 June, 2022

4:03 PM

Description

Press release from the City of Franklin: June 8, 2022 Someone has been using the identity of local law enforcement agencies in an attempt to swindle area residents. It's a scam that's making its way across the country. Here's how it works: The scammer spoofs the agency's official phone number, which then shows up on the victim's caller ID. The scammer claims to be an officer or deputy with that law enforcement agency and tells the victim that there are warrants for their arrest, but that they can avoid being arrested if they will 'pay their fines' over the phone. This press release was produced by the City of Franklin. The views expressed here are the author's own.