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Officials warn Georgians not to get scammed in wake of storms

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The storms and tornadoes that passed through Georgia have put a number of residents in the position of having to repair and rebuild homes that were damaged. Georgia Attorney General Chris…

Scam Alert: You didn’t miss jury duty and the sheriff’s office isn’t calling to collect

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Department is warning about another phone scam involving scammers impersonating law enforcement officers over the phone. This time, the scammer -- posing as a Lieutenant with…

Scam Alert: No, the Norcross Police aren’t calling about your social security number

While Christmas is known for charity and good-cheer, it also has a reputation for being rife with scammers and criminals. The Norcross Police Department is warning of an uptick in…

Scam Alert: Albany utility customers are being targeted

Albany Utilities officials want customers to be aware of a utility phone scam. A few customers have reported receiving calls from someone stating that their payment is due, then demanding…

How to avoid scams in the wake of Hurricane Laura

State officials are worried that fake charities and other scams may sprout up in the wake of Hurricane Laura and have offered the following tips for how to avoid those…