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…
AG: Avoiding summer vacation rental scams
Release: ATLANTA, GA – Many Georgians are starting to think about summer travel plans. While some will opt for traditional hotel stays, many will look online in hopes of finding less expensive or more unique…
A.G. warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s…
ATLANTA, GA – Many singles looking for romance have turned to online dating sites, especially now that the pandemic has led many to make socializing a virtual-only activity. Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of the…
Lowndes County Sherriff’s Office warns against scam caller
LOWNDES COUNTY, Ga.— The Lowndes County Sherriff's Office recently posted that multiple persons have contacted them to report an impersonator. Residents have received phone calls wherein the caller claimed to be the LSCO. The scammer…
LCSO warns against fake deputy scam calls
LOWNDES CO., Ga.— The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office was recently contacted by several residents regarding someone calling pretending to be a deputy. Residents reported to the LCSO that the "deputy" stipulated payment to avoid being…
Attorney General Warns Georgians of Scammers During Outbreak
ATLANTA, Ga. —According to Attorney General Chris Carr, several scams targeting information concerning COVID-19 have already been discovered. The press release warns that scams are designed to deceive and disrupt local, state and federal responses…
Phone Scammers Use Fake Ransom to Target Jacksonville…
JACKSONVILLE, Fl. — A woman and her sister reportedly received an unusual call on March 9, according to First Coast. Emily S. says that she got a strange call in the early hours of the…
Federal Court and the U.S Attorney’s Office warn…
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office Northern District of Georgia Press Release: ATLANTA – The U.S. District Court and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia are issuing an alert to citizens…
Avoid scams with simple tips from Georgia Power
Georgia Power Press Release: ATLANTA -- Georgia Power is experiencing an increase in customer reports of scams by criminals posing as Georgia Power employees. Criminals target both residential and business Georgia Power customers and are known to…