Tuesday, April 9, 2024–7:10 p.m.
-WZQZ Radio-
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is warning the public of scam artists, who are preying on families who have recently lost loved ones.
Sheriff Schrader said that scammers are calling families in Chattooga County who have had loved ones who have recently passed away.
The scammer says they are from the funeral home and are requesting credit card payment for certain services that weren’t covered by insurance.
The sheriff advises that families should not pay for any funeral services over the telephone.
He adds if you receive a call like this please go to the funeral home and ask about it.
