The Newbern Police Department in Tennessee is warning residents about a telephone scam in which callers falsely claim to represent Johnson-Williams Funeral Home and request payment over the phone for funeral-related services.

While this specific incident may be relegated to Newbern for now, new scams tend to spread rapidly.

Authorities are urging the public to stay vigilant with unsolicited calls, especially those asking for money or personal information. Residents should never provide financial or personal details over the phone without independently verifying the caller’s identity through a trusted method.

If such a call is received, people are advised to hang up immediately without giving any information or payment and to report it to law enforcement. Anyone who believes they may have been targeted or victimized by this scam should contact their local police department so the incident can be documented and investigated.