Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is warning area residents about a scam concerning outstanding warrants.
Sheriff Schrader said “Scammers are burning the phone up! The Sheriffs Office WILL NOT call you about a warrant and ask for money.”
The sheriff says you should never give out any personal information to anyone who places such a call, and if you receive a call you should hang up and not discuss any information with the caller.
The sheriff said one number that has been used by the scammers is 706-623-8639.