According to Saline County Circuit Clerk Myka Bono Sample, citizens are reporting that they are receiving fake phone calls about jury duty. The caller tells citizens they have failed to be present for jury duty and must therefore pay a fine or be arrested. “The Circuit Clerk’s Office would never call a citizen to inform […]
Dangerous Scam Call Tricking Benton Utilities Customers
Benton Utilities has an urgent notice to warn customers that several businesses in their service area have received scam phone calls. It comes from a 1-800 number and the caller states that the customer’s check did not clear. The caller then urges the customer to meet at a specific location to pay with cash to […]
Don’t fall for this IRS Scam Email I Got Today
I know most of us aren’t ready to talk about taxes yet, but it is the end of the year and it’s coming… and so are the IRS scams. I want the public to be aware of the ways that people will attempt to get your money or install something on your computer without your […]
SCAM ALERT: Person Posing as FD to Gain Access to Homes
UPDATE 11/15/16 520PM: Bryant PD Arrests “Fake Fireman,” 12 Charges Pending http://ow.ly/s2AJ306d6Dd Bryant Fire Chief JP Jordan sent out the following news release Tuesday morning: There have been several reports of a person or persons in a blue SUV trying to gain entry into residents’ homes, saying they are with the Bryant Fire Department and are there […]
Don’t Fall for this Expensive Scam by Fake SCSO Deputy
According to Lt. Jeffery Silk, over the past 24 hours, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has taken reports where citizens were contacted by a subject identifying himself as an SCSO deputy. The fictitious deputy tells the victim that court records show they owe a sum of money and it must be paid immediately. THIS […]
Roofing Scam Hits 92-Year-Old Benton Resident
In Saline County, we like to shop local and we like to give the little guy our business. However, sometimes, the person asking for your business isn’t what they appear to be. This roofing scam isn’t new, it makes legitimate businesses look bad, and it makes homeowners wonder who they can trust. Here’s the message […]