An Adair County resident received a call from a man identifying himself as a Russell County deputy sheriff and gave a badge number. He was familiar with where she (the Adair Co. resident) worked and lived. The caller went on to advise she had a failure to appear warrant and tried to obtain personal information from her. The Adair County woman said the caller was very professional and convincing that he was an officer. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office has advised this is a scam.
Adair County Sheriff Gary Roy wants residents to know that agencies in this area will not call you and tell you that you have a warrant of arrest and ask for personal information. If you get this type of call, DO NOT give any personal information out. Sheriff Roy says to hang up immediately and then report it to a law enforcement agency.
