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Ashe County Sheriff warns of scam targeting Life Store Bank customers
Attention LifeStore Bank Customers: Please remember LifeStore Bank's “Fraud Department” will not call you to ask that you access your…
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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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Avery Sheriff’s Office warns of latest phone scam
The Avery County Sheriff's Office is warning of the latest phone scam making the rounds. They have received a report…
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Ashe Sheriff: Potential Cell Phone Scam
Ashe County Sheriff B. Phil Howell would like to ask all Ashe County citizens for their help and cooperation with…
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Scammer using name of fallen Deputy when making phone calls
A scammer is using the name of a fallen Watauga County Deputy when making phone calls to area residents. The…
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Be Aware of Brushing Scams
The North Carolina Attorney General's office has been alerted to reports of “brushing” scams. Brushing scams occur when a person…
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Sheriff Hagaman warns of persistent problem with scam phone calls and emails
Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman, and the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), would like to remind the community of persistent…
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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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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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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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