VIENNA – The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has learned that individuals are placing calls to local Johnson County residents claiming to be with another law enforcement agency and attempting to frighten the victim by telling them they have a warrant that will be served unless a fee is paid.

The sheriff’s office said on their Facebook page that at this time, they are unaware of anyone identifying themselves as an officer with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.

If you receive a call similar to this, do not engage with the caller and hang up. Law enforcement will not contact anyone by phone and demand payment to avoid arrest on a warrant. Issues of warrants are not handled by phone. Furthermore, law enforcement will not place a call to collect fees.