The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a scam that involves a telephone number that is being “spoofed” and associated with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim, whom answers the call, is told that they failed to show up for court and they owe a certain amount of money for this violation and possibly other violations. In an alternate scam, the victim is told that there are outstanding warrants out for their arrest.
The victim is then told that a warrant will be signed and they can physically go to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, located at 317 Denmark-Jackson Road, to either pay their fine OR if they pay the fine via telephone/online they will need to have their signature verified by a deputy and must personally go to the sheriff’s office to do so, or they will be arrested.
THIS IS A SCAM!
Please be assured that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office does NOT make such calls. The scammer also will make a website available to pay the fines online, this is also something that the Madison County Sheriff’s Office does not do.
If you receive this type of call, contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at 731-423-6000.
Please share this information with your family and friends to make others aware.
