The Linn County Sheriff’s office says it’s received multiple reports of a scam involving a male impersonating a Linn County Sheriff’s deputy. Residents have reported receiving a call from an individual identifying himself as a Linn County deputy, and telling the receivers they have an outstanding warrant for their arrest with a bond of $30,000 […]
Most Missouri students are back to school and some are settling in for distance learning amid COVID-19. The Better Business Bureau is cautioning about a different virus, the kind that can impact your home computer. The Bureau’s Bao Vang says the same phishing scams that parents deal with can be sent to our kids. […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office learned Wednesday, September 2nd that a senior citizen had been conned into believing he or she won a vehicle through a sweepstake. The person believed he or she needed to transfer $10,000 for expenses, taxes, and fees. Cox says the scammers will continue to harass the victim […]
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced that William F. Smith, proprietor of “RestoMod Garage,” a car modification garage which operated in the Eldon, Missouri area, has been charged with consumer fraud and stealing. Smith faces thirteen counts in Miller County for defrauding consumers, financially exploiting elderly Missourians, and stealing. The charges in Miller County allege […]
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office has released information concerning recent investigations and incidents. Investigation continues by multiple agencies in reference to auto thefts of pickup trucks in northern Missouri. Two-Saint Joseph men were arrested including 36-year-old Nicholas Glen Newton has been charged with the felonies of tampering with a motor vehicle—first degree and possession of a […]
The state reports more Missouri medical marijuana patients have been scammed. An unauthorized doctor signature has been used to help another 350 Missouri patients get medical marijuana certifications, bringing the overall total to about 950 scammed patients. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services thinks the patients […]
The Trenton Police Department advises the public to beware of gift card scams. The department describes a gift card scam as a caller demanding the number on the front of the card and the PIN on the back of the card after a card is purchased. The numbers let the caller gain access to the […]
If you’re moving this summer, be sure you find a reputable moving company before you sign a contract. Tiffany Schultz with the Better Business Bureau says it’s important to do more research on your move than just searching the internet for the nearest moving companies. She says it’s better to get a number […]
The Gallatin Board of Aldermen accepted a trash service bid the evening of Monday, June 22nd. Rapid Removal’s bid was for $11.74 per month per household for the first year, $12.03 for the second year, and $12.33 for the third year. Rapid Removal’s bid was the lowest of two. Advanced Disposal also submitted a bid. […]
The Trenton Police Department announces it has received several reports of Medicare scams in the area. It shares advice from the Federal Trade Commission to avoid the scams. The advice includes hanging up if someone calls claiming to be from Medicare asking for your social security number or bank information to get you a new […]
A Kansas City, Missouri, man was sentenced in federal court for his role in a romance fraud scheme that bilked victims across the United States and overseas of nearly $900,000. Ronayerin K. Ogolor, 51, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Nigeria, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips to three years in federal prison […]
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox warns of a phone scam that was nearly successful in targeting a local resident. He says someone called an intended victim claiming a credit card had been charged nearly $1,200. The caller gained access to the person’s computer, so the computer would be cleaned of the virus or hacker. The […]
