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Another Phone Scam: Active Warrant Calls In Putnam

Another Sheriffs Department scam in the Upper Cumberland, this time with a caller impersonating a Putnam County deputy. Calls began Thursday. The individual will call, claiming to be Deputy Rowe of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, concerned about an active warrant against you. Sheriff Eddie Farris said the caller might request money. “The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office will never contact ... Read More »

Shopping Cyber Monday And Keeping Your Information Safe

Keeping your information safe while shopping online is a matter of due diligence. That is according to Tennessee Tech Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center Assistant Director Eric Brown. Brown said there are simple steps to mitigate scamming threats. “Amazon accounts and things like that, make use of the two factor authentication feature for your login,” Brown said, “So that ... Read More »

BBB Warns Of Shortages, Scammers When It Comes To Holiday Shopping

The Better Business Bureau warns that national supply chain shortages could lead to an increased presence of scammers. BBB of Middle Tennessee President and CEO Robyn Householder said that when it comes to holiday shopping, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. “Especially in the market we’re dealing with right now,” Householder said. “If you’re finding ... Read More »

Scams Being Reported By BBB After Ice Storm

Home owners do not let your guard down. The aftermath of a storm is when scammers come looking for victims. Three different scams have been reported by the Better Business Bureau: impostor scams, storm chaser scammers and false charities. Middle Tennessee President Robyn Householder said the best way to avoid getting tricked is to do your homework. “The biggest thing ... Read More »

BBB Warns Of Scams During Pandemic

The only thing that has not changed during the pandemic? Scammers at hard at work, according to Middle Tennessee Better Business Bureau President Robin Householder. Take, for example, a recent viral social media campaign urging the posting of senior pictures from years past in honor of 2020 high school graduates who will not experience traditional graduation. Householder said that could ... Read More »