Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says that scam artists are at work and are preying on families who have recently lost loved ones.  Sheriff Schrader said that scammers are calling families in Chattooga County who have had loved ones who have recently passed away.  The sheriff said, “The scammer says they are from the funeral home and (are)  requesting credit card payment for certain services that weren’t covered by insurance”.  The sheriff advises that families should not pay for any funeral services over the telephone.  The sheriff added, “if you receive a call like this please go to the funeral home and ask about it”.