Podcast explores romance scams and online deception
The Guardian: A Law Enforcement Podcast continues its series on living in a cyber world with Season 3, Episode 3,
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Pearl River County warns of cashier’s check, ACH scams on Marketplace
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents about a common fraud on Facebook Marketplace that can leave sellers out
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District attorney honors Prentiss County senior citizens at appreciation day
Prentiss County District Attorney Jason D. Herring on Thursday attended the Prentiss County TRIAD and Sheriff’s Department Senior Citizens Appreciation
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Jackson police urge safety for Facebook Marketplace meetups
The Jackson Police Department urged residents to take precautions when meeting buyers or sellers from Facebook Marketplace, saying they should
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MEMA warns scammers charge storm victims $150 for FEMA, SBA applications
MEMA said in a Facebook post that it has received reports of people charging storm victims $150 to complete applications
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Oktibbeha County deputies warn residents as scams continue
OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, Miss. — The Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Department is urging residents, especially older adults, to remain vigilant after repeated
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Starkville police warn residents about common scams
Starkville Police Department warned residents on Facebook to be alert for common scams that try to impersonate trusted organizations, claim
Read MorePolice warn public about phone scams claiming warrants
Local law enforcement is warning residents about a series of phone scams in which callers falsely claim people have outstanding
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Rankin County sheriff warns of gift-card, phishing and jury-duty scams
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department said residents should be on alert for a series of scams circulating in the county
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Consumers urged to verify calls, refuse to give personal information
A social media post warned consumers to be prepared and to avoid sharing personal information with unsolicited callers, saying scammers
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