LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which individuals impersonate local law enforcement officers and demand payment to dismiss warrants.
Scammers are calling residents and claiming they can have an outstanding warrant dismissed by paying a fine via QR code. The individuals are using the names of actual Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office employees to appear legitimate.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that it will never call requesting payment for any fines or warrants. Residents are advised not to engage with the callers and to hang up immediately.
Authorities are investigating the scam and encourage anyone who suspects they have been targeted to report the incident. Residents are reminded to verify any suspicious communication before taking any action.
“Individuals are calling requesting you pay a fine via QR Code and a Warrant you have will be dismissed. The individuals are using names of some of our Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office employees, but we will NEVER call asking for money. DO NOT speak to the person calling you, hang up. WE DO NOT call you asking for payment if you have a Warrant.” — Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, Facebook
