Scam Alert

La Vergne Police Department Issues Scam Alert

Jun 07, 2024 at 07:17 pm by WGNS News

La Vergne, Tenn. — The La Vergne Police Department has issued a scam alert, warning residents of a new phone scam targeting community members. Scammers are posing as h.... Read More

Beware of Scams Posing as Sheriff's Deputies

Jun 05, 2024 at 11:17 am by Chandelar Williams

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TENN. - Residents are being warned about two separate scams involving individuals impersonating local sheriff’s deputies to extort money. In.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Issue Warning about Scam Targeting Elderly Residents

May 02, 2024 at 11:07 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - The Murfreesboro Police Department has issued a warning to the public regarding a sophisticated scam targeting elderly residents, resulting in significant f.... Read More

Warning: Scammers Target Rutherford County Residents with Jury Duty Threats

Mar 20, 2024 at 06:01 pm by Chandelar Williams

Rutherford County, TN - Residents of Rutherford County are being urged to remain vigilant as scammers continue to prey on unsuspecting individuals by posing as law enforcement.... Read More

Alert: Organized Crime Ring Selling Fake Projectors in Murfreesboro

Feb 14, 2024 at 10:35 am by Chandelar Williams

Murfreesboro, TN - Murfreesboro Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division Fraud Unit is seeking assistance in locating two individuals allegedly involved in an organ.... Read More

Scam Alert: Caller Claims to be a Murfreesboro Police Officer, Telling Victims they have an Arrest Warrant

Apr 25, 2023 at 11:11 am by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - Another scam has hit the Murfreesboro area. According to Public Information Officer Larry Flowers, the 911 center has received several calls about someone c.... Read More

Middle Tennessee Electric Warns of Scam Targeting Customers in Rutherford County Area

Feb 16, 2023 at 11:45 pm by WGNS News

(Rutherford County, TN) A scam has hit Rutherford County and involves subjects that allegedly claim to work for Middle Tennessee Electric. Amy Byers, Public Relations Coordina.... Read More

BBB Serving Middle TN & Southern KY warns of Romance Scams Ahead of Valentine's Day

Feb 09, 2023 at 09:43 am by WGNS Radio News

Better Business Bureau is warning about romance scams in preparation for Valentine's Day. Romance scams occur when a scammer deceives a victim into believing they are engagin.... Read More