Scam uses the name of local judge

Sheridan County Undersheriff, Lieutenant Devereaux Johnson, made an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse to alert the public to another scam making the rounds around the region. 

The Undersheriff often appears on the newstalk program to alert the public to the most recent scam being reported by residents. For over two months, scammers have been using the names of law enforcement officials to incite the public to pay out of fear. 

Johnson reminded the public that is not a practice of law enforcement in SC and to hang up the phone and report the incident to the SO. 

If you or someone you love has possibly been scammed by activities such as these, report the incident to the Sheriff’s Office at 307-672-3455.