LOUDON COUNTY, TENNESSEE – There is a new wave of scam attempts aimed at defrauding citizens using the name of fallen deputy Sergeant Chris Jenkins.

LCSO Deputies have received multiple reports of potential scam cases involving a criminal posing as Sergeant Chris Jenkins. These scams are targeting people on dating apps from other states that have engaged in private conversations with the scammer, posing as an interested, potential match on the app. The scammer then identifies themselves as Sergeant Chris Jenkins, working undercover with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office, and threatens prosecution for various “crimes” if the individual doesn’t pay them money.

The LCSO stated that they are disgusted that this scammer is using the name of Sergeant Jenkins in an attempt to defraud citizens.

If you feel you have been targeted by this or any other scam, please contact the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office or Loudon County E-911 at 865-458-9081 to make a report.