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Carmi Woman Reports Being Targeted by a Scam

Wednesday, August 3 by Blake Seely

A Carmi woman has made a report to the Carmi Police Department that she has been scammed out of thousands of dollars. Wanda J Goff, 62, of 609 W Fackney St told Law Enforcement that she has been scammed out of approximately $5,000 by... Read More.

Not So Fast Sonny; 84 Year Old Foils Scam Attempt

Friday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

A still spry 84-year-old man still has his money despite attempts to defraud he and his wife. White County Sheriff’s Deputies received the narrative report via telephone Thursday afternoon just after 1pm. The man, identified only as a Mr. Williams, says he was contacted... Read More.

UPDATED: White County Sheriff’s Department Warns of COVID Vaccine Scam

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Department received a call Thursday from an elderly White County citizen in reference to Ferrell Hospital coming in to their home to give them a COVID shot. They confirmed with Ferrell Hospital they are NOT going door-to-door to administer COVID shots.... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Reports Scam

Wednesday, March 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

THE WHITE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT WAS NOTIFIED ON FEBRUARY 26TH, BY A CITIZEN OF WHITE COUNTY THEY HAD BEEN A VICTIM OF A SCAM. THEY WERE NOTIFIED THEY HAD WON A PRIZE FROM PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE. THE SUSPECT IN THE SCAM ADVISED THEY NEEDED... Read More.

Indiana State Police-Warning Ongoing “Child Safety Kit” Facebook Scam

Saturday, February 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

(Ft. Wayne, IN)- The Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post recently received a complaint from a local resident advising of what appears to be an ongoing scam solicited via Facebook. This scam involves the offering of a “Child Safety Kit” by clicking on a... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Warns About Scam

Tuesday, December 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff's Office has received several complaints in reference to a scam involving the Illinois Department of Employment Security. People have received a debit card in the mail for the purpose of receiving unemployment benefits. If you have not applied for benefits... Read More.

White County Sheriff Warns of Phone Scam

Monday, August 17 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The White County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports of phone scam attempts during the past week in which the caller claims to be from the United States Social Security Administration. The caller requests personal information and threatens to have the Internal Revenue Service... Read More.

Carmi Police Receive Report of Damage to Airport Gate and Possible Unemployment Scam

Wednesday, July 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Two Carmi women, Shirley A. Logan and Barbara A. Kearney, reported to Carmi Police Tuesday morning, both had received unemployment debit cards in the mail and had not applied for unemployment benefits. It is believed to be an error, a scam, or possible identity... Read More.

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Warns of Scam Claiming Involvement from IDFPR Official

Monday, January 27 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is warning of a survey scam impersonating involvement from a Department official.Targets receive a text that appears to be from Capital One that says they must complete a banking survey to receive a $50 reward. Upon... Read More.

Scammers Are Using Local Area State Police District Telephone Numbers to Scam Victims

Friday, January 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have received multiple calls from the public concerning suspected scam calls. Various ISP districts throughout the state have received reports from citizens stating they have received calls from individuals with a foreign accent claiming to be members of the... Read More.