Desoto County News

Scam alert from Sheriff’s Department

Someone has been calling DeSoto County residents claiming to be a detective with the Sheriff’s Department, but the Sheriff’s Department says it’s all part of the latest scam attempt.

The caller apparently is using real names of department employees and the phone number that shows on the caller ID appears to be legitimate.

However, the department urges those who receive the calls should hang up and not give the caller money.

According to the Sheriff’s Department:

  • No deputy or police officer will ever ask for money or personal information over the phone claiming that you have a warrant, missed jury duty, or bond for a relative.
  • No legitimate organization or agency will take payment via CashApp, Venmo, gift cards, Western Union, bank transfer, etc.
  • Don’t answer numbers that you don’t recognize.

If you receive a scam call, report it to your local law enforcement agency.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.