Nashville Police Warn Public About Warrant Scam Targeting Local Residents

The Nashville Police Department is alerting residents to a dangerous scam making its way through the community, where scammers are falsely claiming that individuals have arrest warrants and demanding money to avoid jail time.

According to a recent warning shared on the department’s official Facebook page, the scammers are calling citizens and claiming that there is a warrant out for their arrest. To add credibility, they may send what appears to be an official document — a counterfeit, hand-made warrant — bearing the person’s name.

In some cases, the scammers are using local phone numbers and even impersonating real officers from the area to convince their targets the threat is real.

“SCAM!! SCAM!! SCAM!!” the department posted, urging residents not to fall victim. They emphasized that these are not legitimate warrants and not issued by Howard County authorities.

The Nashville Police Department reminds the public that no law enforcement agency will ever ask for money over the phone to resolve a warrant. If you receive a suspicious call or a supposed copy of a warrant, you’re strongly encouraged to contact the department directly or visit in person to confirm its authenticity.

Stay vigilant, do not send any money, and report any suspicious calls to the Nashville Police Department to help protect yourself and others in the community.