Middle Tennessee scams

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

Animal Control and the Sheriff’s Office Alert Public to Spoofed Scam Calls in Bedford County

Jan 08, 2026 at 03:04 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — Local officials in Bedford County are warning residents about two separate phone scams reported in recent weeks, both involving callers impersona.... Read More

Gift Cards for Warrants? Only in Scamland, Tennessee

Oct 17, 2025 at 07:43 am by WGNS News

MIDDLE TENNESSEE — Congratulations, Middle Tennessee — you’ve officially been “selected” for yet another round of everyone’s least favori.... Read More

BBB Warns Consumers About Phony Locksmith Company Charging Hidden “Cancellation Fees”

Oct 15, 2025 at 08:06 pm by WGNS News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers across Middle Tennessee to be cautious when searching online for locksmith services after receiv.... Read More

SCAM ALERT: Fake FedEx Delivery Messages Continue Circulating in Rutherford County, Coffee County and Beyond

Sep 05, 2025 at 08:25 am by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN – The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a text message scam that has resurfaced in Middle Tennessee, targeting unsuspec.... Read More

Scam Alert: Pay a Fake Ticket or Face an Imaginary Toll Booth

Jun 09, 2025 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN – If you’ve been losing sleep over an imaginary parking ticket in a non-existent toll booth on a toll-free Tennessee road, take a deep brea.... Read More