Scam Alert

Ongoing Scams: If ‘The Government’ Wants Bitcoin, It’s Probably a Scam, Officials Say

Apr 13, 2026 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS NEWS) — If you recently received a text message claiming to be from the government demanding payment for a traffic violation, miss.... Read More

Another Scam Alert: Fraudulent Court Documents with QR Codes Target Tennessee Residents

Apr 07, 2026 at 10:03 am by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN — 30-Minutes East of Murfreesboro, authorities in Coffee County are warning residents about a scam notice that is being widely circulated through tex.... Read More

That ‘Unpaid Ticket’ Text? Yeah, It’s a Scam — TBI Warns Tennesseans

Apr 06, 2026 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In what could only be described as the digital equivalent of a parking ticket tucked under your windshield—except far less official and far m.... Read More

SCAM - Don’t Fall for It: Fake Federal Court Orders Hitting Middle Tennessee

Apr 01, 2026 at 07:48 am by WGNS News

FRANKLIN, TN — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is warning residents across Middle Tennessee about a sophisticated email scam involving fraudulent doc.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Warn of MORE Scammers Posing as Police Chief and DMV Officials

Mar 31, 2026 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Fraud detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are warning residents about two separate scams circulating in the area&mda.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Warns of Traffic Ticket Text Scam Targeting Drivers

Mar 18, 2026 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a traffic ticket scam circulating via text message that false.... Read More

Missed Grand Jury? Probably Not — Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Using Official Number

Mar 16, 2026 at 09:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — In what could best be described as the latest attempt by scammers to separate people from their money, criminals are now spoofing the Rutherfo.... Read More

Fake Deputies and Fake Fundraisers - Scammers Target Rutherford County

Jan 22, 2026 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

Here is a clean, accurate news article with a light touch of humor, followed by titles and SEO keywords, as requested. RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford Count.... Read More

RCSO Warns: Scammers Pose as Local Deputy to Trick Residents Out of Cash

Dec 06, 2025 at 12:21 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to stay alert after scammers posed as School Resource Officer Jamie Bailey and convinced.... Read More

Rutherford County Residents Outsmart “Fake Sergeant” Phone Scam

Oct 23, 2025 at 11:22 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — It seems scammers are at it again — this time pretending to be none other than Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. Tim Hayes, apparently m.... Read More

Another Scam Alert: Local Detectives and Judges are Too Busy for Your Jury Duty Fine Via Bitcoin

Jul 07, 2025 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — In an astonishing revelation that’s sure to rock your faith in the criminal justice system, local judges and detectives want you to.... Read More

Scammers Still Think We’re All Sending Bitcoin to Random Cops — Murfreesboro PD Issues “You’ve Got Warrants” Alert

May 01, 2025 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — In today’s edition of “You Can’t Be Serious,” the Murfreesboro Police Department has issued yet another SCAM ALERT — thi.... Read More

SCAM UPDATE: Toll Road Scams Coincidently Hitting Multiple People After Vacation

Apr 28, 2025 at 05:41 pm by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE - A scam making the rounds across Rutherford County, Warren County, and other nearby communities is tricking unsuspecting residents into paying fake toll viol.... Read More

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Latest Scam—Because Apparently, It’s Scam Season Again (and again, and again, and again)

Apr 19, 2025 at 09:05 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – Ah, scams. Like pumpkin spice in the fall or mosquitos in the summer, they’re always in season. This time, the Rutherford County Sheriff's.... Read More

Scammers at It Again: No, Deputies Won’t Call You About Missing a Federal Grand Jury

Apr 01, 2025 at 10:26 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN – Ah, another day, another scam targeting the good people of Rutherford County - and this scam is one that WGNS has reported over and over again, b.... Read More

Scam Season UPDATE: Apparently, It Never Ends

Mar 27, 2025 at 08:42 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - This may come as a surprise… con artists are still at it, attempting to separate hardworking Rutherford County residents from their money. If yo.... Read More

Beware: Scammers Think You’ll Pay Bond at Bitcoin Kiosks

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:01 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN – In case you were wondering, U.S. District Courts are definitely not in the business of asking people to pay bond payments at Bitcoin kiosks. Shoc.... Read More

Thin Ice and Bitcoin: Another Scam Saga Unfolds in Middle Tennessee

Jan 02, 2025 at 07:27 am by WGNS Radio News

Nothing says "good intentions" like extortion... This is what a resident of Spring Hill recently found out, after finding themselves on the receiving end of a classic email sc.... Read More

AI Scam Targets Rutherford County Resident, Steals $7,500 in Bitcoin

Dec 04, 2024 at 07:51 pm by WGNS News

Rutherford County, TN - Criminals have once again found new ways to exploit technology, using artificial intelligence to mimic the voice of Rutherford County Sheriff’s C.... 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