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Martin County Sheriff warns public of scam
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk is alerting residents to an ongoing scam in which suspects are imitating law enforcement and asking the public for money donations. “We are not soliciting money for the sheriff’s office,” Kirk posted on social media Thursday. “This is a scam. Please let your family and friends know.” At…
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Martin County Sheriff issues warning about phone scam
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk has issued a warning to residents about a phone scam involving false claims related to Alliance Water. The alert came Thursday following reports of residents receiving dubious phone calls. The scam involves an unidentified individual claiming to represent Alliance Water, asking residents for personal information…
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The 12 scams of Christmas
These scammers are definitely on the naughty list! This holiday season, BBB warns consumers to be on the lookout for Grinch-y scams and cons. 1. Misleading social media ads. BBB Scam Tracker receives reports of consumers paying for items that they never receive, getting charged monthly for a free trial they never signed up for,…