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Scam Alert: Effingham County authorities warn residents about calls from fake deputies

By Graham Cawthon

Scam Alert: Effingham County authorities warn residents about calls from fake deputies

Above video: Your Monday headlinesAuthorities in Effingham County are warning residents after recent reports of scams in the community.According to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, residents have placed "several" calls in recent days about receiving phone calls from people claiming to be deputies with the ECSO.The scammers reportedly have told residents they have "federal warrants on them or loved ones and they need them to send money to them immediately to get it cleared up."The ECSO wants to remind residents that they will never call to solicit funds over the phone, or to inform someone of warrants for their arrest.If you receive a similar call, hang up and call your local law enforcement agency.TRENDING STORIESImpact Weather: Freezing temperatures likely the next few nightsPort Wentworth murder suspect captured in St. Louis, MissouriSavannah home up in flames early Sunday morning; 10 people displaced

Authorities in Effingham County are warning residents after recent reports of scams in the community.

According to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, residents have placed "several" calls in recent days about receiving phone calls from people claiming to be deputies with the ECSO.

The scammers reportedly have told residents they have "federal warrants on them or loved ones and they need them to send money to them immediately to get it cleared up."

The ECSO wants to remind residents that they will never call to solicit funds over the phone, or to inform someone of warrants for their arrest.

If you receive a similar call, hang up and call your local law enforcement agency.

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