Mercer County Sheriff’s Department warns the community about phone scam

Mercer County, WV (WOAY)- The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department is warning the community about a phone scam. 

Authorities received reports of scammers telling people there is a warrant for their arrest due to missing a federal court hearing and they must make a payment over the phone to avoid arrest.

Mercer County Sheriffs advise the public that at no time will any court system request payment for a fee over the phone to avoid arrest.  

For more information, contact the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department at 304-487-8346. 

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