CARMEL – If you receive a call from an individual claiming to be Captain Mark Jones of the Putnam Sheriff’s Department, hang up….It’s the latest scam to be perpetrated in the area.

Sheriff Kevin McConville reported Thursday that residents of Carmel had been plagued by calls from a man claiming to be Captain Jones advising that an outstanding warrant existed for the person’s arrest requesting payment to clear it.

McConville said his department does not have a Captain Mark Jones. “Additionally we would not initiate such a request via phone. If you encounter such a call, hang up immediately and if you have already made payments to a scammer, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our office at 845 225-4300.”

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