The Marion County Sheriff’s Department warns about a phone scam targeting residents for personal data. If you get an unsolicited call asking for money, do not share any information.
Current scams include:
Claims of outstanding warrants resolved by payment
Threats of arrest over unpaid fees
Callers pretending to be companies requesting verification of your details
Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.
