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Scam Alert: Beware of Phony Arrest Threats From North Carolina State Treasurer
If you’ve received a phone call or email from the North Carolina Department of the State Treasurer (DST) claiming that…
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Jury Service Scam Alert For Ashe County Residents
Ashe County residents are receiving jury scam calls, according to the North Carolina Judicial Branch. Someone identifying himself as a deputy sheriff is…
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NC Attorney General: Be Aware Of Vacation Rental Scams
Raleigh – As summer vacations begin, you may be looking to book vacation rentals for your summer trips. Be careful…
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Blue Cross, State Health Plan Warn of Phony Calls
Raleigh – The North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of…
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IRS Scams Making The Rounds Again Locally And Statewide, Medicare Scam Also Happening
It's that time of year, IRS scams are making the rounds again. One local resident tells WataugaOnline.com that her recent…
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NC Attorney General Warns Consumers About Scams During National Consumer Protection Week 2017
(RALEIGH) Each year scams cost North Carolina consumers millions of dollars, often by stealing and then exploiting their confidential information.…
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W-2 Scam Threatens Employers & Employees Says Attorney General
A dangerous scam is now spreading from businesses to other types of employers, according to the North Carolina Attorney General's…
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Blue Ridge Energy Reminds Members To Be Aware Of Holiday Utility Scams
Blue Ridge Energy, the new branding name for Blue Ridge Electric and Blue Ridge Energies, is reminding members to be…
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NC Attorney General Warns Against Utility Scams
Attorney General Roy Cooper is reminding North Carolina residents to be aware of the latest scam tricks. In a latest scam,…
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Latest Local Scam Alert – This One Involves Caller Claiming To Be With Insurance Company
The Avery County Sheriff's Office is warning of the latest scam making the rounds. In a Facebook Post on Thursday,…
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