Knox County Sheriff’s Office issues fraud alert about scam calls

Linda Cook
·1 min read
Knox County Sheriff’s Office issues fraud alert about scam calls

According to a Tuesday post on its Facebook page, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a scam involving phone calls.

The sheriff’s office has received reports that a caller has demanded that a bond be posted to resolve missing jury duty or face a warrant arrest, according to the post. The caller also mentioned Sheriff Harlan by name, the post says.

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The victims are then instructed to make arrangements to “post bond” over the phone.

While Jack C Harlan Jr is the Knox County sheriff, The Knox County Sheriff’s Office will not call and demand money to be paid over the phone or via any electronic means, the post says.

“Be aware it is common in these types of scams that a legitimate law enforcement number may be ‘spoofed’ on your caller ID,” the post says. “If you receive a scam call like this or something similar, hang up and call the 24 hour non-emergency Public Safety number at 309-343-9151.”

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