Phone Scams

Text Message Scams & Romance Fraud: BBB Warning on Crypto Scams

Oct 14, 2026 at 11:04 am

Cell phones are constantly within arm's reach, making text messaging the prime battleground for modern fraudsters targeting every age group. From unexpected "wrong number" t.... Read More

Dealing with Phone Scams, Robotexts, and Online Fraud Prevention with the BBB

Apr 29, 2026 at 11:31 am by Producer

Your phone rings with a local area code, but the voice on the other end is anything but a neighbor. Scammers are evolving with sophisticated tactics like "ghosting" legitima.... Read More

From Rutherford County to Coffee County, It’s Another Day, and Another Fake Call with the Never-Ending Cycle of Scams

Mar 07, 2025 at 12:08 pm by WGNS News

In the dizzying realm of scams, our favorite scheme has risen from the ashes yet again—because why let a good fraud die? The not-so-exciting news for local listeners is.... Read More

Smyrna Police Warn: No, They’re Not Calling About Your ‘Warrant’ – It’s a Scam

Nov 13, 2024 at 06:53 pm by WGNS News

Smyrna, TN – The Smyrna Police Department is reminding residents that they’re in the business of law enforcement, not running a telemarketing scheme. A recent.... Read More

Alert: Murfreesboro Police Warn Public About Escalating Kidnapping Scam

Jan 26, 2024 at 12:05 pm by Chandelar Williams

The Murfreesboro Police Department is cautioning the community to remain vigilant regarding a prevalent kidnapping scam circulating within the city. Reports indicate that indi.... Read More

UPDATE: More Middle Tennessee Phone Scams Reported

Dec 27, 2022 at 09:28 pm by WGNS News

Just a short drive east of Murfreesboro in Tullahoma, the Police Department has received numerous calls concerning a scam that has been attempted via telephone. The scam.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Warns of More Phone Scams Using Deputies Names

Sep 12, 2022 at 10:51 am by WGNS

(Rutherford County, TN) Criminals are falsely using Sheriff’s deputies’ names to terrify victims and convince the victims to send them money. A 35-year-old Ruther.... Read More