NORRISTOWN, Pa. - Authorities in Montgomery County are warning residents against a phone scam after several people received calls from a person who claimed to be a detective in the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department with an arrest warrant that can be paid off with a pre-loaded gift card.District Attorney Kevin R.
Steele's office said the scammer speaks with a southern accent and uses a phony local number to appear legitimate. The scammers have used the names "Lt.
Daniels" and "Det. Rodriguez" while contacting victims, according to investigators.Victims are told there is an active arrest warrant for failure to appear in court in Montgomery County or in a neighboring county.