Scams
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Mar- 2024 -20 March
Ashe Sheriff warns of fake checks scam
A new scam has reached Ashe County, targeting local landscapers. Fake checks are being sent out from what appears to…
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Feb- 2023 -2 February
Watauga Sheriff’s Office & New River Light & Power warns of latest phone scam
A scam involving using gift cards to pay for electric service is making the rounds. Both the Watauga County Sheriff's…
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Sep- 2022 -12 September
Watauga Sheriff’s Office warns of latest phone scam impersonating Sheriff’s Office personnel
*Note – This is an update to this article which was originally published on September 7. This update contains a…
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Dec- 2021 -29 December
Blue Ridge Energy warns about a new ongoing scam
Lenoir, North Carolina (December 29, 2021) – Blue Ridge Energy has learned about a new ongoing scam attempt that involves members…
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Jul- 2021 -22 July
Boone Police warn of soliciting scam to support Boone Fire Department
Boone, NC – The Boone Police Department has been receiving reports from our citizens of individuals soliciting donations from the…
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Jun- 2021 -15 June
FBI Charlotte Highlights Top Ten Red Flag Fraud Signs
Scammers never stop; they work around the clock to cash in on the latest scheme hoping to steal your money…
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8 June
Sheriff’s Office warning of missed jury duty phone scam
Another phone scam is making the rounds in the county. The Watauga County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware that…
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Mar- 2021 -20 March
Phone scams continue, Sheriff Hagaman with another warning
The rash of scam phone calls to area residents continues as another warning comes from law enforcement. Sheriff Len Hagaman…
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6 March
Sheriff warns of another scam – spoofed WCSO phone number
Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman is warning of yet another scam making the rounds locally. This one involves a phone…
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Feb- 2021 -26 February
Watauga County Sheriff’s Office: Latest Scam Alert – February 26, 2021
Sheriff Len Hagaman and Captain Carolynn Johnson are warning local residents to not fall for the latest phone scam occurring…
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