Saline County phone scam targets registered sex offenders

SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Saline County Sheriff's Department shared a phone scam it was made aware of Friday that targets registered sex offenders.

According to the Sheriff's Department, people and one business were called by someone claiming to be "Deputy Troy Johnson." The person on the phone claimed the person had warrants and tried to get bank information from them to pay "bond."

Saline County Sheriff's Department reminds everyone it does not accept funds over the phone or have an employee named Troy Johnson.

If you receive a call like this, contact the sheriff's department at 660-886-5511.

Should you receive a call from anyone identifying themselves as a sheriff’s department employee and have doubts about the validity of the call, contact our office at 660-886-5511.