Authorities Warn of Phone Scam

TYLER — A scam is underway in Smith County. Sheriff’s Lt. Tony Dana says some Lindale-area residents have been getting calls soliciting funds for the East Texas Peace Officers’ Association. Dana warns that neither the East Texas Peace Officers’ Association nor the Smith County Peace Officers’ association solicits money over the telephone. Dana says if you get such a call, don’t give out any information — and certainly don’t send the caller any money. He says just hang up your phone and don’t respond to the caller.