Overton Sheriff Says Scams Are Running Rampant Locally
Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said scams are running rampant in the community, particularly fraud and financial schemes. Garrett warning residents to stay alert. Garrett said most of the scams involve groups pretending to be local law enforcement and threatening residents with arrest if they do not pay for missing jury duty or failing to […]
Crossville Provides Scam Awareness Workshop For Residents
The Crossville-Cumberland County Crime Stoppers will host a town hall Thursday to promote scam awareness. Crimestoppers’ Donnie Moody said scammers trick people into giving out personal information or money, to be used for quick personal gain. Moody said scammers operate by creating a sense of urgency and fear. Moody said scams used to be originate […]
$16.6 Stolen In Cyber Crimes, TTU Expert Not Surprised
A new FBI report shows that scammers and cybercriminals stole some $16.6 billion from Americans last year. Eric Brown of Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education Research and Outreach Center said scammers often play off human greed or urgency. In other words, Brown said they trick people into giving up their information. “If you do not take […]
Another Phone Scam: Active Warrant Calls In Putnam
Another Sheriffs Department scam in the Upper Cumberland, this time with a caller impersonating a Putnam County deputy. Calls began Thursday. The individual will call, claiming to be Deputy Rowe of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, concerned about an active warrant against you. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the caller might request money. “The Putnam County […]
Shopping Cyber Monday And Keeping Your Information Safe
Keeping your information safe while shopping online is a matter of due diligence. That is according to Tennessee Tech Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center Assistant Director Eric Brown. Brown said there are simple steps to mitigate scamming threats. “Amazon accounts and things like that, make use of the two factor authentication feature for your […]
BBB Warns Of Shortages, Scammers When It Comes To Holiday Shopping
The Better Business Bureau warns that national supply chain shortages could lead to an increased presence of scammers. BBB of Middle Tennessee President and CEO Robyn Householder said that when it comes to holiday shopping, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. “Especially in the market we’re dealing with right now,” […]
Scams Being Reported By BBB After Ice Storm
Home owners do not let your guard down. The aftermath of a storm is when scammers come looking for victims. Three different scams have been reported by the Better Business Bureau: impostor scams, storm chaser scammers and false charities. Middle Tennessee President Robyn Householder said the best way to avoid getting tricked is to do […]
BBB Warns Of Scams During Pandemic
The only thing that has not changed during the pandemic? Scammers at hard at work, according to Middle Tennessee Better Business Bureau President Robin Householder. Take, for example, a recent viral social media campaign urging the posting of senior pictures from years past in honor of 2020 high school graduates who will not experience traditional […]
