Chattanooga, TN – The Hamilton County Juvenile Court is warning residents of a phone scam involving individuals impersonating law enforcement officers.
In these fraudulent calls, scammers claim the recipient has missed a court date and faces imminent arrest.
Officials note that the scam is particularly deceptive, as the caller ID may display a legitimate court or law enforcement number.
In some cases, the caller may reference the name of an actual officer, court employee, or judge to appear credible.
Authorities emphasize that these calls are not legitimate and urge residents not to provide personal information or make payments in response to such threats.
Anyone who receives a suspicious call is encouraged to report it to local law enforcement.