Scammers never sleep, and this time, they’re posing as Rutherford County’s finest. According to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, a resident recently received a text about the arrest of a witness in U.S. District Court. The catch? It’s a fake warrant, just another ploy to rob you of your hard-earned cash.

If you get this text, do yourself a favor—ignore it, delete it, and definitely don’t respond. These fraudsters are simply trying to trick you into handing over money. In their latest scheme, they’re even throwing around the names of Sheriff’s Capt. David Hailey and Capt. Will Holton, hoping to make their con seem legit.

Here’s the bottom line: the Sheriff’s Office does not call or text citizens requesting money to handle warrants. If someone claiming to be from the sheriff’s office reaches out for cash, hang up and walk away from your phone. Your bank account will thank you later.

Don’t let these scammers get rich off your savings. If you’re ever suspicious about a phone call—whether it’s a bogus lottery win that conveniently needs your bank info or a “law enforcement officer” demanding payment for some made-up fine—contact the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office’s non-emergency line at (615) 898-7777. Trust your gut, and don’t be fooled by these crooks.