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Scammers Spoof Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Number in Threatening Phone Call

Jan 28, 2026 at 05:37 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam after a retired federal agent reported receiving a threateni.... 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

Middle Tennessee Scammers Stay Busy With Fake Fire Marshals Calling Bars and Phantom Jury Warrants

Jan 20, 2026 at 05:44 pm by WGNS News

Middle Tennessee’s Scam Season Is Apparently Year-Round - If you thought scam calls were slowing down in 2026, Middle Tennessee would like a word. The latest round.... Read More

UPDATED: Internet Provider Scams, Bank Scams and Scammers who Pose as Local Law Enforcement

Dec 08, 2025 at 10:19 am by WGNS News

Recent Internet Scams - WGNS has more scams to bring you up-to-date on, with the first episode focusing on, “If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Definitely Is..... Read More

Local $13,000 Scam Attempt Mirrors Growing Tennessee Fraud Cases and FBI Continues to See Con-Artist Conducting Online Thefts

Nov 25, 2025 at 10:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A frightening scam nearly cost a Rutherford County man $13,000, after two criminals posing as sheriff’s supervisors convinced him he was ab.... Read More

Scammer Flees Phone Call After Real Deputy Answers the Line

Nov 20, 2025 at 06:02 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - A scammer pretending to be Rutherford County Sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Dowell discovered—rather abruptly—that impersonating law enforceme.... 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

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