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Tarrant County Sheriff's Office is warning about a scam targeting senior citizens that has already cost one man $14,000.

Scammers, impersonating law enforcement, demand immediate payment for bogus warrants and fines.

The criminals use Bitcoin kiosks for payment, which is a major red flag, as law enforcement does not accept cryptocurrency.

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office is sounding the alarm about scammers targeting retired people and stealing thousands of dollars.

The scam convinces victims they're facing legal trouble if they don't hand over hard-earned cash.

Tarrant County retiree scam

Phone call to woman from scam or fraud caller. via Getty Images

"They told me they were from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and there was two warrants

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