The FBI in Little Rock says Arkansans have fallen for this one fraud scheme to the tune of around $5 million since 2021. The scammers impersonate federal law enforcement officials and attempt to extort money. HOW THE SCAM WORKS Criminals initiate this scam by spoofing (digitally faking) authentic phone numbers linked to towns along […]
Here are 7 things about the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline you need to know
In 2021, The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved 988 as the phone number for Suicide Prevention. Here are 7 important things to know about it: 1. The Number The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and […]
Cable One completes acquisition of Fidelity Communications
PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Cable One, Inc. (NYSE: CABO) (the “Company” or “Cable ONE”) today announced the completion of its acquisition of the data, video and voice business and certain related assets of Fidelity Communications Co. (collectively, “Fidelity”). READ MORE BELOW 👇 Fidelity provides connectivity services to residential and business customers throughout greater Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Missouri, […]
12 Phone Companies Agree to Provide Tools for Protecting Customers from Illegal Robocalls
A group of AGs and phone companies has formed an agreement to adopt eight principles to fight illegal robocalls, according to Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. It is a bipartisan, public and private coalition with the Attorney General of each state and the District of Columbia along with 12 phone companies. This agreement is meant to help […]
Arkansas AG Calls for Feds & Telecoms to Stop Scammers from Robocalling
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge wrote an op-ed article that was recently published in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, calling for the federal government and telecom companies to do more to stop illegal caller ID spoofing and robocalls. That article is re-printed here below: The phone rings and rings and rings. The number on my caller […]
Bryant Neighbors Foil Burglary Attempt by Communicating on Phone App
According to the Bryant Police Department, on Tuesday night, July 18,2017, “The Arbors” a small neighborhood, came together using a phone app called “GroupMe” and were able to prevent several thefts from their homes. One neighbor noticed a suspicious female walking through the area, apparently scouting for valuables. Neighbors messaged each other through the phone […]