A new low – metro deputies warn of crooks preying on those who just lost loved one

Just when you think criminals can’t get any lower, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is warning people in that area about a scheme where thieves are trying to exploit the loss of a loved one to make money.Investigators said the crooks are looking at obituaries in local newspapers and then getting a hold of the deceased’s family members claiming to be someone from the funeral home that is taking care of the funeral arrangements.TRENDING STORIES:‘It’s surreal:’ First person in history to bail a former U.S. President out of jail speaks out‘Not short enough?’ Baseball player at Georgia university told he couldn’t play because of his hairMan slams into truck, drives onto railroad tracks during chase in Hall County, deputies sayThe thieves then tell the family members they have to Venmo them money to proceed with the funeral arrangements.“If this happens to you, the best course of action is to notify the funeral home directly and file a police report,” the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office