VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Valdosta police warn of telephone scams
Release: The Valdosta Police Department would like to remind citizens about the continued existence of telephone scams. The telephone calls come from various areas with constantly changing telephone numbers, so blocking a particular number will…
Georgia AG warns of Instagram scammers
Release: SCAM ALERT: Carr Warns of Pyramid Schemes Aimed at Instagram Users ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning consumers about a new take on the classic pyramid scheme. Pyramid schemes are illegal…
Justice Department seeks to shut down Georgia return…
Release: The United States has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Macon Division, seeking to bar an Irwinton, Georgia, tax return preparer from preparing tax returns for…
AG Carr supports the Fraud and Scam Reduction…
Release: Carr Joins Coalition of AGs Urging Congressional Support for Fraud and Scam Reduction Act MAY 25, 2021 ATLANTA, GA - Attorney General Chris Carr is joining a coalition of 47 Attorneys General in urging congressional…
U.S. Customs impersonated in a new identity theft…
Release: BBB Scam Alert: Scammers impersonate U.S. Customs and Border Protection Stories about fake package delivery notifications made headlines last year, coinciding with a sharp rise in phishing scams. Now that many consumers have caught on to…
Scam callers impersonate the Attorney General’s Office
Release: SCAM ALERT: Carr Warns of Fake Calls from Scammers Posing as Attorney General’s Office ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning the public about a scam where con artists pose as government…
Carr warns Georgians of ineffective hearing aids
Release: Carr Advises Caution When Choosing Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids APRIL 20, 2021 ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr is warning Georgia consumers that a number of sellers of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are making…
FL man scam hotels pretending to be part…
Release: Rapper scammer sentenced to prison for faking association with musical group in conspiracy to cheat hotels, studios, limo services Second defendant awaits sentencing AUGUSTA, GA: A Florida man has been sentenced to seven years…