The Sheriff’s Office was made aware of a scam on Thursday, Januay 9 where victims are informed that their child was kidnapped or abducted. The scammers then direct the caller not to call the police and they will use the child’s name and other personal information. They will then demand money for the safe return of their child.

Oneida County is currently seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses following the New Year and have issued warnings urging residents to prevent these illnesses and prepare

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is alerting people to a scam where callers are telling victims that their child was kidnapped.

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning about a recent scam in which callers inform victims that their child has been kidnapped or abducted.

The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents of multiple reports of scam calls. Residents are reportedly being targeted by scammers, who are posing as Grayson County Deputies, in an attempt to extort money by demanding payment for non-existent fines.

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about recent scams. They say they’ve received a report that an individual is identifying themselves as an employee at the sheriff’s office.