Rutherford County scam warning

Rutherford County Phone Scam Uses Personal Information to Pose as Bank Fraud Investigators

Sep 08, 2026 at 11:26 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A highly organized phone scam is targeting residents in Rutherford County by using their private information to pose as legitimate ban.... Read More

MTSU Scooter Theft Ring Busted, Scam Costs Resident $40K, and Local Teams Advance to State | Mar. 9, 2026

Mar 09, 2026 at 04:45 am by Dalton Barrett

Monday, March 9, 2026 The Rutherford Roundup In Today’s Episode: Scooter theft suspects arrested at MTSU: Campus police recover nine stolen electric scooters afte.... Read More

“Sensitive Matter” Scam: Fake Deputy Targets Rutherford County Residents

Mar 05, 2026 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — In the latest reminder that scammers apparently have plenty of free time and a questionable moral compass, the Rutherford County Sheriff&rsquo.... Read More

Rutherford County Clerk Saves the Day and Stops Jury-Duty Scam Before Victim Loses Money

Nov 25, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — Another frightening jury-duty scam has surfaced in Rutherford County, but thanks to the quick thinking of Circuit Court Clerk Melissa Harrell, on.... Read More

Rutherford County Officials Warn of Computer Pop-Up Scam and Fake Deputy Call

Oct 01, 2025 at 08:27 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Authorities are warning Rutherford County residents to be cautious of computer pop-up scams that can lead to frightening phone calls and attempts t.... Read More

UPDATE: Smyrna Woman Outsmarts Fake Jury Duty Call—Scammer Must Be So Disappointed

Mar 19, 2025 at 12:26 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Well, it seems like some people will stop at nothing to impersonate a Rutherford County Sheriff’s deputy. A Smyrna woman recently received an uns.... Read More