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Putnam County Sheriff: Be Aware Of Scams

Scam artists have recently been claiming to be a sergeant or lieutenant with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the scammers will say you have a pending arrest warrant unless you pay a fine with a pre-paid credit card.

“If it doesn’t sound right, then just don’t do it. We never serve warrants over the phone, we don’t collect fines, and we don’t do anything with credit cards,” Farris said. “Any kind of action along these lines ultimately leads to a scam.”

Farris said recently the scammers have even used the badge number and name of a local judge and deputy to appear to be credible.

Farris said ff you receive a similar phone call you are asked to contact the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office.

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