Phone scammers reported in Fayette

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about phone scams related to its department. The county received reports last week of two incidents in which a man claiming to be from the sheriff’s office asked individuals to send a prepaid card for $240 to avoid being arrested for an alleged warrant for missing jury duty. The county said it never asks for payment to drop a warrant, and that anyone receiving such a call should report it by dialing 911.

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