Russell County citizens are urged to be aware of SOCIAL SECURITY SCAMS!

The Russell County Sheriffs Office has received numerous calls reporting they have been contacted by scammers who claim that local law enforcement have warrants for their arrest and want them to get money out of the bank and send to them via Visa Gift Cards or Western Union. PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THIS AND GIVE INTO GIVING THEM MONEY OR ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF OR YOUR BANK. According to Sheriff Derek Polston, your money cannot be recovered and chances of getting anyone prosecuted is very slim. Please warn your elderly family members, friends, and neighbors about this and if you are contacted by one of these scammers, hang up immediately and call local law enforcement.