Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is issuing a warning to residents about a resurgence of phone scams targeting individuals with false claims of outstanding warrants. Sheriff Schrader took to social media to alert the public, stating, “It’s going around again! Scammers claiming to be Investigators and deputies with the Sheriff’s Office saying you have a warrant….Please do not respond to them, simply hang up.” The scam involves individuals posing as law enforcement officials who contact potential victims, informing them that they have an active warrant for their arrest. The scammers then attempt to coerce the victims into paying a fee over the phone to resolve the fictitious warrant. “We will NOT call you and offer to let you pay your warrant over the phone,” Sheriff Schrader emphasized. “Please, Please do not fall for this.” The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone receiving such a call to immediately hang up and report the incident to local law enforcement. Residents are reminded that legitimate law enforcement agencies will never request payment over the phone to resolve a warrant. Always verify the identity of the caller and contact the Sheriff’s Office directly if you are unsure about the legitimacy of a call.