Jackson County sheriff warns of phone scam sending distributing images

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning citizens of a disturbing phone scam that’s happened to at least two people recently.

The jackson county sheriff's- department is warning citizens- of a disturbing phone scam- that's happened to at least two- people recently.- sheriff mike ezell says they've- received text messages- containing pictures of- dismembered people.

- the pictures are sent with the- threat "you're next" and also - demands a payment of $5,900.- the caller claims to be the hea- - - - of a criminal organization name- the squadron r-8 cartel de- sinaloa.- the caller also knew the names- - - - and addresses of the victims. - please be aware this is a scam- and do not answer the text in a- attempt to send money.- sheriff ezell advises everyone- to block the- number if you receive such a- message.-