Loudon County, Tn (WOKI) Authorities in Loudon County are warning citizens of an ongoing telephone scam plaguing the area.

The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office says it is continuing to field calls from citizens regarding phone calls they are receiving from a man claiming to be employed by the Sheriff’s Office. LCSO says the man is “spoofing” his phone number to appear as if he is calling from their non-emergency dispatch number, telling respondents that they owe money and to meet him or they will be arrested.

Officials say neither the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office nor the Lenoir City Police Department will ever call and ask for money.

If you think you are being scammed, LCSO says simply hangup and call the non-emergency dispatch line at 865-458-9081 and ask to speak to a deputy.