Scam targeting elderly making its way through area

Greensburg/Decatur County, IN — The Greensburg Police Department and the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office are warning residents about a familiar scam hitting the area.

Authorities say someone is going to houses, particularly those of the elderly, and claiming their loved ones have been arrested and try to get money from residents.

Greensburg Police and Decatur County sheriff’s deputies say they will never send someone to your house to tell you a loved one has been arrested.

If you have elderly people in your life, you should let them know this is going on and make sure they don’t give anyone money.

If you have questions, call the Greensburg Police Department at (812_ 663-3131, the Decatur County Sheriff’s Office at (812) 663-8125, or the Decatur County Communications Center at (812) 222-4911 after normal business hours.

To verify if a loved one is in the Decatur County Detention Center, call (812) 663-8125 and select the detention center option.