The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says has been an increase in reported phone scams targeting the community. The recent scams include impersonation, online romance, lottery, and tech support scams. Impersonation scams have involved scammers posing as law enforcement officers claiming that fines or fees are owed. These scammers may threaten to arrest if a payment is not made to them immediately. Bibb County community members should note that law enforcement will never ask for any kind of payment over the phone. Click the🔗#linkinbio for more information on how to spot the scam. #YourTownYourNews #WVUA23 #ScamAlert #BibbCounty