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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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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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Police Warn of Boone Fire Phone Scam
Boone, NC – The Boone Police Department has been receiving reports from our citizens of individuals soliciting donations from the…
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SkyLine/SkyBest Warns Customers of Email Phishing Scams Relating to Card Payments
WEST JEFFERSON, N.C. — In recent days, customers of SkyLine Membership Corporation/SkyBest Communications, Inc. of receiving emails saying their credit…
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Scam Alert: Calls from non-existent WCSO Deputy occurring
Local residents are being warned of an occurring scam that involves calls from a non-existent Watauga County Sheriff’s Deputy. The…
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WARNING: Power Shut Off Scams: Caller Posing as Utility Demands Immediate Payment
Lenoir, North Carolina (February 24, 2020) — In this ongoing widespread scam, which frequently targets residential accounts or small businesses,…
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NC Attorney General: Don’t Fall For Email Extortion Scams
The North Carolina Attorney General’s Office is advising residents to not fall for email extortion. The office says they have…
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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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