JONESBORO, Ark. — Craighead Electric Cooperative is warning members about scam phone calls claiming customers’ electric service will be disconnected unless immediate payment is made. According to the cooperative, several members — particularly in Greene County — have recently reported receiving suspicious calls from individuals posing as representatives of the [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Scammers are continuing to target families with phone calls impersonating law enforcement while demanding money. In an incident posted to social media on Sept. 25, 2025, Amanda Burrow Barker described her recent experience being on the receiving end of a scam. Barker said the call happened the [read more…]
DMV and Toll Road Scams Are on the Rise Arkansans are experiencing an increase in DMV and toll road scams. In these scams, criminals attempt to steal consumers’ personal information and trick consumers into handing over funds by impersonating a state service, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A warning from the Arkansas Attorney General is urging caution for Arkansans to avoid becoming victims of EBT scams. Below is the full press release: What’s happening with EBT scams in Arkansas? Arkansans are experiencing an increase in EBT theft. Scammers are accessing funds on EBT [read more…]
SEARCY, Ark. – The White County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about a scam targeting families of recently released or bonded inmates. According to officials, several individuals have received fraudulent phone calls from scammers posing as detention center employees. The scammers falsely claim that an inmate’s release was a [read more…]
What Are Cryptocurrency Kiosk Scams? Cryptocurrency kiosk scams are on the rise in Arkansas. For years, scammers have defrauded Arkansans out of their hard-earned money through gift card scams and wire money transfers. With the growth of technology, scammers have broadened their tactics to include cryptocurrency, a digital currency purchased with real [read more…]
ARKANSAS — The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is kicking off National Consumer Protection Week, March 2-8, 2025, with a warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince consumers they are a friend or relative, or that they are from a legitimate source, [read more…]
HOXIE, Ark. — Authorities in Lawrence County are warning of a scam by people purporting to be law enforcement. On Nov. 14, a Hoxie officer took a report from a local man about a fraudulent phone call. The man stated he received a call from a person claiming to be [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — Craighead County Judge Marvin Day is warning residents about a recent wave of phone call scams targeting the community. Scammers are posing as court officials and falsely informing individuals that they have missed a court date and are subject to penalties unless they immediately pay money. Key [read more…]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) wants to remind players to stay alert while playing lottery games. Fraud accounts and scammers never take a break, especially during the holiday season. A person cannot win a lottery jackpot if they do not purchase a ticket. Be suspicious if [read more…]
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