With tax season upon us, local authorities are advising the public to be on the lookout for increased scam attempts.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers points to a recent social media post by the DeWitt County Sheriff's Office about a scam attempt they encountered. He says it involved an individual posing as law enforcement and asking for payment.

Sheriff Mike Walker and Chief Lowers keep their respective departments' Facebook pages up to date with many scam trends. Follow them on social media to keep up with the latest in Clinton and DeWitt County.