Scammers threatening arrests in Murfreesboro, police warn
The scammers are telling people they have a warrant for their arrest in order to exploit them, police said.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Murfreesboro Police Department is warning residents about a scam targeting the Rutherford County community.
MPD said scammers are posing as Sgt. Shawn Jones of the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and are telling residents they have an outstanding warrant for their arrest due to a failure to appear in court.
One resident received a voicemail from someone claiming there was a warrant for her arrest for missing jury duty, police said. The scammer sent the victim a text with a fraudulent “order of arrest” document. The victim was told to go to Kroger or CVS and pay a $2,500 surety bond that would later be reimbursed once the case was settled. The victim hung up the phone and called the police.
“We want to remind everyone that law enforcement officials do not contact residents on the phone to inform them of outstanding warrants, nor do we request any form of payment over the phone,” MPD Public Safety Public Information Officer Larry Flowers said. “These scammers are sophisticated and convincing, but we are committed to protecting the community from such deceitful tactics.”
Anyone who gets these calls is encouraged to hang up and contact police at 615-893-1311, or the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office at (615) 898-7770.
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