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Indiana State Police Detectives Warn Public about Online Dog Scams

Monday, September 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Indiana State Police Detectives at Evansville are currently investigating a couple of fraud incidents involving individuals attempting to purchase dogs online. One recent Warrick County resident purchased a dog through a website and paid $900. The dog was going to be shipped to the... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Receives Reports of Two Different Scams

Thursday, July 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Jason Lamp, of Carmi, reported to the White County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning that he had received a suspicious package in the mail containing a check for $2,950.02 and a letter giving him instructions on how to spend the check once he had deposited... Read More.

Internal Revenue Service Wrapped Up the ‘Dirty Dozen’ List of Tax Scams for 2020; IRS Criminal Investigation and U.S. Attorney Office Urge Taxpayers to Watch Out for These Tax Scams

Saturday, July 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Internal Revenue Service wrapped up its annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of tax scams with a special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related to coronavirus tax relief, including Economic Impact Payments. The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern... Read More.

CONSUMER ALERT Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents of CARES Act Scams

Friday, April 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul urges Illinois residents to be vigilant and watch for scammers trying to take advantage of the upcoming COVID-19 federal economic stimulus payments to individuals. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law March 27 and has... Read More.

Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents of COVID-19 Scams

Monday, March 30 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Chicago — Attorney General Kwame Raoul is alerting Illinois residents to a wave of COVID-19 scams occurring as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Raoul is urging consumers to exercise caution before responding to solicitations for money or personal information that are tied to the COVID-19... Read More.

Scams on the Rise

Monday, February 4 by Jc Tinsley

Scams On the RiseScam artists are always on the prowl looking for ways into your personal information. Once there they go for the big score, your bank account.The most recent hoax targeting the Tri-State involves jury duty. A jury summons will only come through... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WARNS OF PHONE SCAMS

Monday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam that is currently circulating throughout the state. Several individuals have reported to the ISP that they have received automated messages advising them they are under criminal investigation and requesting they send... Read More.

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WARNS PUBLIC OF PHONE SCAMS

Thursday, May 12 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is warning the public of a phone scam that is currently circulating throughout the state. An individual will call and claim to be associated with the ISP or the “Illinois Police.” The caller will then ask... Read More.

MCPD latest agency to warn residents about scams in the area

Wednesday, February 17 by Jc Tinsley

Now that tax season is upon us the Mt .Carmel Police Department would like to warn residence of scams being used in this area. Below are some of the scams.A common scam at this time is where a person calls and states they are... Read More.