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Sheriff’s Office: be wary of con callers

The Clarke County Sheriff's Office says scam artists are making phone calls demanding payments to keep warrants from being issued. The Sheriff's Office in Athens says its deputies don't make those kinds of calls. If you get one, you're asked to file a report with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

From the Clarke Co Sheriff's Office…

SCAM ALERT - Please be aware the Clarke County Sheriff Office has been receiving reports that calls are being made to pay money or a warrant will be taken out on you. Clarke County Deputies will not make any calls to demand money to pay court fines and fees. The truth is that the Sheriff's Office DOES NOT collect money for court fines and fees. The Sheriff's Office is NOT a collection agency for the courts. If you receive a scam call similar to this please contact the ACC Police to make a report.

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