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Fannin County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of phone scam

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The Fannin County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of phone scam currently making the rounds in which the caller is impersonating an officer.

“We have received numerous calls today from citizens stating they received a call from Lieutenant Deater advising them that a warrant will be issued for their arrest unless they provide a $500 gift card,” said Sheriff Mark Johnson. 

johnson said no one from the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office is making any calls of this nature and warns residents to not be a victim of this scam.

“We understand that to most, this type of call would raise a red flag but there are some who might believe it and comply.”

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