George County officials warn of phone scam
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County officials are warning the public about a phone scam making the rounds. The sheriff’s office says scammers are calling people and demanding money…
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Pascagoula Police warn of phone scam impersonating chief, spoofing department number
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula Police Department is sharing details about a scam, specifically naming Chief Terry Scott. The department says the caller claims to be part of the…
Georgia woman arrested on two felony counts of false pretense in Harrison County
On Thursday, April 4, 2024, Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 24- year-old Sharontay Rice of Savannah, Georgia on two felony counts of false pretense. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County Criminal Investigation Division has been…
Sheriff warns of phone scam in Harrison County
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Sheriff Troy Peterson announced an ongoing phone scam in Harrison County. According to Sheriff Troy Peterson, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous complaints of and ongoing phone scam where unknown individuals are calling Harrison…
Disturbing Scam: Messages with images of dismembered body parts sent with threat "You're next."
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting citizens about a disturbing new scam involving text messages containing pictures of dismembered people. The images are sent with the threat “You’re next,” unless a payment of $5,900 is…
Phone scam involving police and fire donations in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting the public about a scam involving donations for police and firefighters. Two sheriff’s deputies received phone calls from two different organizations. The callers say they represent American Police Alliance and American Police Officers…
Biloxi PD Warn Public of Phone Scam in Harrison County
Biloxi Police want to alert the public about a phone scam plaguing Harrison County.