The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of an ongoing phone scam targeting residents in our community.

A citizen recently reported receiving a call from individuals claiming to be members of the Sheriff’s Office. The caller stated the individual had missed jury duty and had active warrants for their arrest. They used real personal information, applied pressure, and attempted to intimidate the victim into immediate compliance.

Let’s be clear:

The Sheriff’s Office will NEVER:
• Call you to demand payment for warrants or fines
• Require payment in cash to avoid arrest
• Keep you on the phone while you go to the bank
• Threaten additional charges for hanging up
• Place you under a “gag order” over the phone

These scammers are convincing, aggressive, and may already have your personal information. That does not make them legitimate.

If you receive a call like this:
• Hang up immediately
• Do NOT provide any personal or financial information
• Do NOT send money or make payments
• Contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office directly to verify

When in doubt, slow it down. Scammers rely on urgency and fear. Law enforcement does not.

Please share this information with family, friends, and especially those who may be more vulnerable to these tactics.

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