An obscure scam has been reported over the past week that has a familiar tactic but with a new twist. The scam involves a caller using the name of Knox County Sheriff Department Sergeant Brad Davis telling you that there is a warrant for your arrest. The caller then says the warrant is for not reporting to the Knox County Sheriff’s office for DNA testing. The scam then attempts to get you to send cash or crypto payments to put the arrest warrant on hold. According to a press release from Sergeant Davis, no law enforcement officer will ever call to inform you that you have a warrant. Additionally, no law enforcement entity would ever accept payment to stop a warrant. Sergeant Davis advises that if you receive the call, hang up immediately. Law enforcement in general MAY contact you if you are a witness, a suspect, or a victim, or to schedule an interview. If you suspect the call is a scam, or if you wish to confirm the sheriff’s office is attempting to contact you, you can contact the Knox County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 343-9151.
