Tag: scams
Cherokee County Sheriff Reminds People About Scams Related to COVID-19
Cherokee County, Al. – The FBI and FDA are warning of several COVID-19 scams. The scams are attempting to take advantage of citizens in Cherokee County and throughout the Nation. Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver is warning residents to take notice of the alerts and avoid false advertising. “Among the upheaval and confusion of all…
Several Scams targeting DeKalb County Elderly
Over the last few weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has dealt with several incidents of telephone scams targeting senior citizens. In one instance, a local senior citizen in the Sylvania area was contacted by someone claiming to be her grandson. The individual convinced her he had been in a traffic accident in Florida. As…