Scam artists have many different tactics to convince people to give up their money.

Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt says some phone scams they’ve been told about include people saying their part of the F-I-B, instead of the F-B-I. Others may say a child or grandchild is trouble and money is needed to get them out of their situation.

Sandholdt says when in doubt, hang up and contact local law enforcement.

We have more scam tips from Sheriff Sandholdt on Let’s Talk Knoxville.