Soddy Daisy Police Warn Residents of Impersonation Scam
The Soddy Daisy Police Department is warning residents about a scam involving individuals impersonating police officers. These scammers may demand money, gift cards, or cryptocurrency to avoid arrest or resolve legal matters. Authorities advise residents to not provide personal or…
Chattanooga, TN, September 22, 2026 —
The Soddy Daisy Police Department has issued a public warning regarding a scam that targets local residents. Individuals claiming to be police officers are reportedly contacting citizens with fraudulent demands.
According to the department, these scammers may attempt to solicit funds by demanding payment in the form of money, gift cards, or cryptocurrency. The purported reason for these demands is often to help the resident avoid arrest or to resolve alleged legal matters.
Authorities are urging residents to exercise extreme caution and to refrain from providing any personal or financial information to unknown callers who claim to be law enforcement officials. The Soddy Daisy Police Department emphasizes that legitimate law enforcement officers would not typically solicit payment in this manner over the phone.
To verify the authenticity of any suspicious calls, residents are advised to disconnect from the suspicious call and then contact the Soddy Daisy Police Department directly using a verified phone number. The department has not provided further details regarding the exact methods used by the scammers or the timeline of these incidents.
Story summarized from the original created by McKenzie Hughes on www.wdef.com, see more information here.
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