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They Called 15 Times: Inside a Social Security Disability Scam Targeting Rutherford County

Sep 15, 2026 at 02:28 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - Unsolicited phone calls attempting to sign area residents up for Social Security Disability benefits are part of another scam curre.... Read More

Rutherford County Phone Scam Uses Personal Information to Pose as Bank Fraud Investigators

Sep 08, 2026 at 11:26 pm

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS News) - A highly organized phone scam is targeting residents in Rutherford County by using their private information to pose as legitimate ban.... Read More

Ongoing Scams: If ‘The Government’ Wants Bitcoin, It’s Probably a Scam, Officials Say

Apr 13, 2026 at 09:40 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS NEWS) — If you recently received a text message claiming to be from the government demanding payment for a traffic violation, miss.... Read More

Another Scam Alert: Fraudulent Court Documents with QR Codes Target Tennessee Residents

Apr 07, 2026 at 10:03 am by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, TN — 30-Minutes East of Murfreesboro, authorities in Coffee County are warning residents about a scam notice that is being widely circulated through tex.... Read More

Murfreesboro Police Warn of MORE Scammers Posing as Police Chief and DMV Officials

Mar 31, 2026 at 10:24 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Fraud detectives with the Murfreesboro Police Department are warning residents about two separate scams circulating in the area&mda.... Read More

Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Warns of Traffic Ticket Text Scam Targeting Drivers

Mar 18, 2026 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WGNS) — The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a traffic ticket scam circulating via text message that false.... Read More

Missed Grand Jury? Probably Not — Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam Using Official Number

Mar 16, 2026 at 09:41 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — In what could best be described as the latest attempt by scammers to separate people from their money, criminals are now spoofing the Rutherfo.... Read More

UPDATE: Murfreesboro Police Warn of Bitcoin Scam That Has Cost Victims Nearly $4 Million

Mar 16, 2026 at 09:25 am by WGNS News

UPDATED: MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro Police Department is warning residents about a growing cryptocurrency scam that has already cost victims nearly $4 millio.... Read More

MORE SCAMS: Tennessee Officials Warn of Workers’ Compensation Scam Targeting Employees

Mar 13, 2026 at 10:43 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — State officials are warning workers to stay alert after reports surfaced of scammers impersonating workers’ compensation officials.... Read More

“Sensitive Matter” Scam: Fake Deputy Targets Rutherford County Residents

Mar 05, 2026 at 08:15 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — In the latest reminder that scammers apparently have plenty of free time and a questionable moral compass, the Rutherford County Sheriff&rsquo.... Read More

Fake Deputies and Fake Fundraisers - Scammers Target Rutherford County

Jan 22, 2026 at 08:34 pm by WGNS News

Here is a clean, accurate news article with a light touch of humor, followed by titles and SEO keywords, as requested. RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. — The Rutherford Count.... Read More

Coffee County Sheriff Warns Public of Fake Mystery Shopper Scam Using Gift Cards

Jan 16, 2026 at 10:20 pm by WGNS News

COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. — The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about a fraudulent “mystery shopper” scam after residents reported.... Read More

Scam Caller Claims Jury Duty Warrants; Quick Thinking Stops $2,600 Loss

Jan 09, 2026 at 11:36 am by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN (WGNS News) - Another scam attempt in Rutherford County fell apart when a woman recognized something wasn’t right—and reached out to someon.... Read More

Local $13,000 Scam Attempt Mirrors Growing Tennessee Fraud Cases and FBI Continues to See Con-Artist Conducting Online Thefts

Nov 25, 2025 at 10:42 pm by WGNS News

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — A frightening scam nearly cost a Rutherford County man $13,000, after two criminals posing as sheriff’s supervisors convinced him he was ab.... Read More

Residents Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Phone and Email Scams

Sep 16, 2025 at 07:25 am by WGNS News

  MANCHESTER, Tenn. — The scams continue throughout Middle Tennessee – and they all look similar from county to county. For this con-artist update, we head t.... Read More

BBB Warns Parents and College Students About “Emergency Scams” as Campuses Reopen

Sep 10, 2025 at 05:49 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — As students return for the fall semester, the Better Business Bureau Serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is warning families about a ris.... Read More

It’s Back… Scams Again! Rutherford County Faces a Familiar Headache

Aug 28, 2025 at 10:35 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN –  It is back… again! Just when you thought Rutherford County had finally escaped it, here it comes strolling back like that one relative.... Read More

Another Scam Alert: Local Detectives and Judges are Too Busy for Your Jury Duty Fine Via Bitcoin

Jul 07, 2025 at 04:28 pm by WGNS News

  RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN — In an astonishing revelation that’s sure to rock your faith in the criminal justice system, local judges and detectives want you to.... Read More

Scam Alert: Pay a Fake Ticket or Face an Imaginary Toll Booth

Jun 09, 2025 at 07:45 pm by WGNS News

BEDFORD COUNTY, TN – If you’ve been losing sleep over an imaginary parking ticket in a non-existent toll booth on a toll-free Tennessee road, take a deep brea.... Read More

Scammers Still Think We’re All Sending Bitcoin to Random Cops — Murfreesboro PD Issues “You’ve Got Warrants” Alert

May 01, 2025 at 11:23 am by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN — In today’s edition of “You Can’t Be Serious,” the Murfreesboro Police Department has issued yet another SCAM ALERT — thi.... Read More
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