Scam Reported in Cherokee County

RUSK — The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has received reports of scam phone calls from persons identifying themselves as deputies from CCSO. The callers tell the citizens they have outstanding warrants and if they send money they will not be arrested. According to a news release, the CCSO does not contact people and request money. The CCSO does not have automated phone lines and all calls will be answered by SO staff. If you receive an automated response when calling the SO, it should be considered suspicious. The only number the SO would leave as a callback will be 903-683-2271. If you receive a solicitation from anyone purporting to be from the CCSO you should report the incident to the CCSO at 903-683-2271, according to the release.