AG Fitch urges for stronger FCC rules for robocalls, scam texts
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging stronger federal action to crack down on illegal robocalls and scam texts. Tuesday, Fitch joined attorneys general from…
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Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department warns of Facebook market scams
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is warning against scams going around on Facebook marketplace. From counterfeit goods to armed robbery,…
Officials urge residents to be aware of contractor scams in the wake of flooding
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A warning to Gulf Coast families working to rebuild after last week’s historic flooding: watch out for potential scammers.…
Local law enforcement urges vigilance against scams on Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Monday is Elder Abuse Awareness Day and agencies across Mississippi are reminding seniors and their families to stay vigilant against scams and exploitation. WXXV…
City of Long Beach warns residents of scam
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach residents have reported getting calls and emails from scammers claiming to be from the city and asking for payment. If you have…
Tax scams are on the rise. Here’s what to know
By CORA LEWIS NEW YORK (AP) — Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consumer protection bureau of the Federal Trade Commission.…
More scam calls making the rounds in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Another day, another scam alert issued by one of our South Mississippi law enforcement agencies. Harrison County sheriff’s dispatchers have received more calls…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warns against scams
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that scammers are contacting people ahead of the holidays. A fake deputy is calling residents, asking for money to be sent so…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warning of scam impersonating deputies
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Another scam is making the rounds in Harrison County, this time in the form of calls with scammers impersonating Harrison County sheriff’s deputies.…
Ocean Springs Police Department warning residents about jail bond scam
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is warning residents about jail bond scams. The department says they have received reports of scammers claiming…
Gautier PD warning residents of scam impersonating an officer
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is warning local businesses and residents that a scam is going around. It is a phone scam that involves someone…
Coast Electric warning customers of scams
Coast Electric is warning their customers to be aware of ongoing scams. They say scammers will often use high-pressure tactics to create a sense of urgency. They’ll ask for unusual…
State Department of Revenue warning of phishing scam
The State Department of Revenue is warning the public about a phishing scam targeting taxpayers. These scams are being sent out via text message. The Department of Revenue…
City of Ocean Springs warns of scam email
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is warning against a scam going around. Emails are being sent out, claiming to be invoices from the city.…
Cruisin’ the Coast warns against scams
Cruisin’ the Coast organizers are alerting the public about social media scams popping up. On social media, Cruisin’ the Coast shares that social media pages are using the event name…
Bay St. Louis warning of fraudulent rezoning fee requests
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis Police Department is asking the public to be aware of a scam. The scam, targeting residents, contracts, and…
Expert Talk - Senior Medicare Patrol (Genetic Testing Fraud)
Danielle Guillory with Senior Medicare Patrol explains the latest genetic testing scams and what to do if you think you've been a victim of Medicare fraud.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department warning of scam
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff Department is warning residents of a scam going around. Scammers are calling residents and demanding personal information or requesting money. These…
AG Fitch warns of government imposter scams
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is warning of government imposter scams. Fitch advised Mississippians to carefully review documents you have received from government agencies. These include notice to assist…
Recent uptick in local scam reports
Since the start of the new year, it seems like there has been a drastic increase in scams making the rounds in South Mississippi. In this day and age, scammers…
Rise in investment scams in Mississippi
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is sounding the alarm about a rise in investment scams lately. Secretary Watson says his office has received an uptick in reports of scams…
Be aware of scams regarding jury service
Beware! Once again, scammers are targeting Mississippi citizens regarding jury service. In the Southern District of Mississippi, which includes metro-Jackson and all counties and municipalities along and south of Interstate 20, a number of people have received phone calls and/or…
IRS warns against scams targeting Mississippi seniors; joins other federal agencies to recognize special awareness day
JACKSON, Miss. — As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams. These scams are targeting older adults in Mississippi and elsewhere across the country by…
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…