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IRS issues scam warning for taxpayers if they filed big refunds

Tuesday, May 14 by Alex Bivens

Consumer alert: IRS warns taxpayers they may be scam victims if they filed for big refunds; misleading advice leads to false claims for Fuel Tax Credit, Sick and Family Leave Credit, Household Employment taxes Taxpayers who filed these claims mistakenly need to follow advice on... Read More.

Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt discussed the recent telephone scam

Thursday, November 16 by Alex Bivens

A recent press release from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office warned residents about a new telephone scam that is making the rounds. On Thursday, Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt was a guest on the Oldies 101 morning show to talk about it. Wyatt explained that there are... Read More.

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FBI warns Arkansan’s about drug trafficking scam

Thursday, February 16 by Staff

The FBI in Little Rock says multiple Arkansan's have falling victim to the same fraud scheme to the tune of around $5 million since 2021. The scammers are impersonating federal law enforcement officials and attempt to extort money. HOW THE SCAM WORKS Criminals initiate this scam... Read More.

Jury duty scam making its way across the Natural State

Thursday, January 5 by Staff

With the new year, comes new "scams" and one of those has to do with jury duty. Rick Walker has this report.

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Robinson says text messages about gift cards a scam

Thursday, May 26 by Ray King

Text messages asking people to buy gift cards as gifts for Jefferson County employees that were allegedly sent by Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson are a scam, according to both Robinson and his office. A screen shot of one of the messages provided to Deltaplex... Read More.

Sheridan School District issues warning regarding graduation scam

Monday, May 16 by Staff

The Sheridan School District issued a warning to parents of a phone scam taking place within the district. The district says that someone is calling parents identifying themselves as a school employee, stating they must pay a fee to attend graduation. The message from the district... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Police Department warns of COVID mask scam

Wednesday, January 19 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Police Department has issued a warning regarding a COVID mask scam that is circulating in the city. The administration of the Pine Bluff Police Department has been made aware of a message going around social media and text messaging. The message claims... Read More.

Two charged in puppy scam

Thursday, May 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK-Two Malvern residents have been charged with fraudulently selling purebred, registered puppies that did not actually exist. Helda Verla Berinyuy and Thierry Assoueesoh Ekwelle, both 31, are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and 22 counts of wire fraud... Read More.

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Attorney General Scam Alert: Scam artists targeting Arkansans’ social security numbers

Wednesday, July 22 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has seen an increase in complaints where scammers have been pretending to be from the Social Security Administration and are threatening customers into giving them their personal information or asking for money. “It’s time to reinforce an... Read More.

Scam artists pose as contact tracers to steal Arkansans’ identities, AG Rutledge warns

Wednesday, July 8 by Greg

Scam artists have found an opportunity by using the important task of contact tracing to steal money and the identity of Arkansans. In trying to stop the spread of COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Health is using contact tracing to identify people who have... Read More.

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Mayor Shirley Washington warns of COVID-19 scam targeting senior citizens

Wednesday, March 18 by Greg

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington was warned by state officials of scammers who are traveling neighborhoods telling citizens that they can test citizens for the coronavirus in exchange for a monetary fee. Washington alerted the Pine Bluff safety commission of the scam during Tuesday’s meeting,... Read More.

ATTORNEY GENERAL ALERT: Protect Yourself from Prowling Scam Artists While Holiday Shopping

Thursday, November 21 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK – As the most popular shopping days of the year are upon Arkansans, scam artists are proactively searching for opportunities to steal your identity, money and personal information. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has identified best practices that will be rolled out... Read More.

Stories tagged with: scam

IRS issues scam warning for taxpayers if they filed big refunds

Circuit Judge Rob Wyatt discussed the recent telephone scam

FBI warns Arkansan’s about drug trafficking scam

Jury duty scam making its way across the Natural State

Robinson says text messages about gift cards a scam

Sheridan School District issues warning regarding graduation scam

Pine Bluff Police Department warns of COVID mask scam

Two charged in puppy scam

Scam artists pose as contact tracers to steal Arkansans’ identities, AG Rutledge warns

Mayor Shirley Washington warns of COVID-19 scam targeting senior citizens

ATTORNEY GENERAL ALERT: Protect Yourself from Prowling Scam Artists While Holiday Shopping

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