Event Brief
Anderson County warns of new police phone scams
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Summary: Anderson County law enforcement warns of phone scammers spoofing local numbers to demand money or claim warrants.
WHO: Anderson County law enforcement; scammers impersonating police officers
WHAT: Telephone scams using spoofed local numbers to trick residents into believing they owe money or have outstanding warrants
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM ET
WHERE: Anderson County, Tennessee
WHY: Officials say the scam wave is targeting residents with calls impersonating police officers and spoofed local numbers to falsely demand payment or threaten warrant claims
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