law enforcement impersonation scam

“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

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

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

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

Murfreesboro Woman Scammed Out of $55K by Fake Federal Agents; Arrest Made

Jul 25, 2025 at 12:41 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A 77-year-old Murfreesboro woman was scammed out of $55,000 by con artists posing as federal agents—and nearly lost an additional $38,00.... Read More