COOKEVILLE POLICE WARN RESIDENTS OF ACTIVE WARRANT PHONE SCAM
The Cookeville Police Department is warning residents about an active phone scam involving individuals posing as department officers.
Scammers calling from numbers claiming to be Lt. Frye or Capt. Stout are telling victims they have active warrants and demanding immediate financial payment to resolve them. Police confirm this is entirely fraudulent.
Key Safety Guidelines:
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Never pay over the phone: The Cookeville Police Department will never call citizens to demand payment for warrants.
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Protect your information: Do not share personal details, send money, purchase gift cards, or provide any form of payment to callers.
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Verify directly: Anyone unsure about a caller’s identity should hang up immediately and contact CPD directly at 931-526-2125.
Authorities urge residents to share this warning, particularly with family members and elderly individuals who may be vulnerable to targeted financial scams.
