Top scams reported by Arkansans in 2018
The most common complaints in Arkansas give readers an idea of what to watch out for to avoid being scammed.
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Scam Alert: Tax Refund Fraud
Imagine filing for a tax return and learning someone else already claimed your money.
Woman scammed by jury duty lie
A woman was scammed out of almost $1,500 by someone claiming to be with the sheriff’s office.
Cleburne sheriff warns against high-tech scams
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. – The sheriff of Cleburne County is issuing a warning to residents about being scammed through means of cutting edge-technology. With the […]
Baxter sheriff warns of scam
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The sheriff of Baxter County is warning of a scam. A release said Friday the Sheriff’s Office has received three (3) […]
The IRS scammers are back
JONESBORO, Ark. – Phony IRS agents are scamming residents in Jonesboro and NEA and police are issuing a warning about the illicit behavior. Jonesboro police […]
Woman loses $4500 in gift cards to the "IRS"
JONESBORO, Ark. – A woman was scammed out of thousands after she said a suspect posing as an IRS agent demanded she send them gift […]
Scheming scum still springing scams, sheriff says
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – A sheriff’s office in NEA is warning residents to be wary of phone and mail scams – a nuisance to most […]
County Clerk Phone Call Scam Ongoing in Craighead County
JONESBORO, Ark. – A scam alert is being issued by the county clerk’s office. The Craighead County Clerk’s office has become aware of a telephone […]
Scammers pretending to be police accidentally call attorney
JONESBORO, Ark. – A local attorney was too wise for the efforts of scammers pretending to be a local sheriff’s office this week, a report […]