Maryville, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about scam callers after the department received several complaints.

BCSO officials say a number of scam calls are circulating ranging from scammers posing as deputies with the sheriff’s office warning respondents to call a number with a 205 area code in regard to missing jury duty, alleging warrants out for their arrest and several other claims.

BCSO adds another scam involves someone claiming to represent the Fraternal Order of Police and asking for donations for “Shop with a Cop.”

BCSO says the department will never call and ask for money for any reason; if you receive one of these calls, hang up and call police.