Phone Scam Going Around In Southern Missouri

A phone scam is going around Southern Missouri, Bates County Live was contacted about this today. The scammer is calling people’s phones and identifying himself as a law enforcement officer. 

The scammer claims that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the called person for failure to report to jury duty. The scammer then explains the warrant can be resolved by sending money. 

If this happens to you please hang up and call your local authorities.