Be alert if you reside in Cross County! A con artist is attempting to defraud you of your funds!
Sheriff David West said he got another call from a resident who had donated thousands of dollars and borrowed money from relatives and friends.
West said the funds were needed to pay taxes, tariffs, and fees for money he had won and was about to be granted, only to discover he had been duped.
He said that if you come across a scam like this, you should not provide the fraudster any personal information or money.
You may contact the Cross County Sheriff’s Department at 870-238-5700 to report a fraud.