SCAM ALERT
Phone scams are on the rise. Callers typically identify themselves as local law enforcement officials and threaten to arrest the victim if money is not sent.
While law enforcement or the courts may give someone a courtesy call about a warrant, YOU WILL NEVER BE ASKED TO PAY BY PHONE OR WITH A PREPAID CARD. THIS IS A SURE SIGN OF A SCAM .The Starkville Police Department nor its affiliates will demand cash or gift cards from you.
We ask that you never provide any personal information over the phone, to any organization, if you’re unable to verify their legitimacy. If in doubt, hang up the phone and contact the person they are claiming to be.
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