The Atoka County Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents to stay alert following reports of phone scams involving callers impersonating law enforcement officers.
According to the sheriff's office, callers are claiming to be deputies or office personnel and telling victims they have an active warrant for their arrest. The scammers often instruct victims to leave their location, claim the target is under a 'gag order' not to speak to anyone, and demand payment via prepaid gift cards, debit cards, or direct bank transfers from retailers like Walmart or Dollar General to clear the fake warrant.
Sheriff's officials emphasized that the department will never call residents to demand money, gift cards, or financial details over the phone to resolve a legal matter.
