The Marion County Sheriff’s office has been made aware of phone calls where subjects are identifying themselves as Marion County deputies. The callers insist that you did not appear for jury duty. They advise this matter can be resolved with a payment to them. Marion County Sheriff’s office does not conduct this type of business …
Category: SCAM
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Releases Scam Warning
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 …
Scam Warning! Fake Text Message
Area police have been made aware of a new round of scams going around via direct text message with an official-looking court notice (shown below) asking for payment or you will be fined and penalized. THIS IS FAKE! Do not click on any links, scan the QR code, or pay anything through these links. If …
Scam Alert! Be Alert Concerning Text Messages Warning about an Unpaid Traffic Ticket
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Tennessee Highway Patrol are warning Tennesseans about new scam text messages claiming recipients have an “unpaid traffic ticket” and threatening their driving privileges. These messages are not real. If you are a victim of this scam, report your interaction to https://www.ic3.gov/. For more information about common scams and how …



