It’s a trap! Sheriff’s office warns of phone scam

Reports of a caller claiming to be from the Franklin county Sheriff’s Office are being investigated.

At the threat of being arrested for missing jury duty, victims are told to load money onto a prepaid debit card via MoneyGram or Green Dot, and the funds are being swiped. The sheriff’s office has said this is not something they would do and to report any suspicious calls.

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