DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden reports that scammers are calling local residents claiming to be sheriff’s office employees.

According to a post on the departments Facebook page, someone is calling claiming to work at the DeKalb County Sheriffs’ Office or the Detention Center stating there is a warrant for the intended target and asking you to go to the store and buy a Visa Gift/Debit card and asking you to come put the money on an inmate’s books on the Kiosk that is located in the sheriff offices lobby.

Sheriff Welden said that these people are referencing local Judges and District Attorneys as well.

Should you receive any of these phone calls please report it to your local authorities or DCSO at 256-845-3801.