Scam

Possible Homicide Report in Coffee County Later Determined to be Fake “Swatting”

All Stories, Coffee, Crimes, Emergency, Local, News, Police, Scam, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Earlier Wednesday afternoon, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office received a call in the Toliver Lake Road area of a possible homicide. Officers received the address and responded accordingly. Upon arrival at the residence, deputies secured the area and made contact with the occupant. After clearing the residence and talking with the occupant, it was determined …

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Coffee County Sheriff’s Department Warns about New Scam

All Stories, Coffee, Crimes, Government, Legal, Local, News, Police, Scam, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Several citizens have contacted the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office regarding receipt of emails that look like they are from the Social Security Administration. The letter states that your Social Security number has been compromised, your number has been suspended, and a legal complaint has been filed against you. This is a scam and another attempt …

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Scammer Working on Bedford County Residents

All Stories, Bedford, Crimes, Local, News, Police, Scam, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a scam affecting the community. The scammer says that you have missed jury duty. The caller then goes on to say that you must pay a fine of $500 and meet at the Sheriff’s Office. The caller has identified themselves as an employee of the …

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Scam Alert from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

All Stories, Crimes, Franklin, Local, News, Police, Scam, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Residents of Franklin County have recently received calls from scammers pretending to be members of Franklin County Sheriff’s office. They tell community members they missed jury duty and now have a warrant. The scammers ultimately ask for payment to stop the warrant. The number the scammers have recently used is 931-324-1580. This is a scam, …

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Old Scam is Back Again

All Stories, Coffee, Local, News, Police, Scam, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department has received calls again regarding a phone scam that has been done in the past and is happening again. The callers identify themselves as members of the sheriff’s department. The callers advise victims that they have an active warrant or other type of process, and if the victim pays a …

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New Scam Alert

All Stories, Local, News, Police, Scam, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Here is a warning from law enforcement about a new scam. The scammer’s phone number shows up as 430-215-9819, portraying them as a pastor and asking members of local congregations to purchase Amex gift cards for staff members and send them to the pastor. The scammer says the pastor will reimburse the member later. Please …

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Be Careful: SNAP Fraud Benefits is on the Rise

All Stories, Crimes, Government, Local, News, Police, Scam, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

Fraud is on the rise! Changing your EBT card PIN and checking your balance regularly can help prevent benefits from being stolen. If your card is cloned, skimmed or compromised due to phishing, call 1-800-241-2629 or email InspectorGeneral.DHS.TN.Gov and contact law enforcement to report the incident. Reimbursement options may also be available if you lose …

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Security Alert from Ascend Federal Credit Union

All Stories, Business, Local, News, Scam, Top Stories / By Lucky Knott

In a recently identified text scam, members are instructed to reply to a fraudulent text message and dial *72 before a 10-digit phone number. Ascend Federal Credit Union members believe they are requesting a call back with an Ascend representative but are inadvertently setting up call forwarding with the scammers. An example of the message …

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