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The Saline County Sheriff’s Office and Salem United Methodist Church will co-host a free community educational workshop titled “Scam Smart” on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, to help local residents recognize fraud and protect their personal identities. The public session begins at 6:00 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church in Benton. Read more below. The event […]
We all want to get that magical call telling us we’re suddenly filthy rich (or clean rich). But if some random person video-calls you claiming they’ve got a million-dollar lottery ticket with your name on it? Hang up. Immediately. The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) is waving a giant red flag after reports of a new […]
On February 27, 2025, the Arkansas Attorney General’s office alerted residents to a scam that keeps happening. It starts with a text message. Read more below. The scam comes as a message randomly texted to your cell phone, and it’s an attempt to get you to believe you’ve been on a toll road but didn’t […]
National Slam the Scam Day gives citizens the tools to recognize Social Security-related scams and stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information. Read more below. Help protect your loved ones and people in your community this Slam the Scam Day. Learn about the latest scams. Signs of a scam include: An unexpected problem […]
It’s been so much in the news lately that it’s hard not to know about the debt relief program for college student loans. Since the application process is due to begin in October, the Department of Education issued advice on how to protect yourself from scammers who want to take advantage of student loan borrowers. […]
The best way to avoid a scam by fake breeders is to adopt from a local shelter. However, if you are looking to buy online, there are some steps to take that will greatly reduce the chance of getting ripped off and ending up without an animal at all. According to the Attorney General’s office, […]
Scammers are posing as the Attorney General’s office to try and trick Arkansans into turning over personal information. According to the Attorney General’s office, they recently received reports of Arkansans receiving a phone call from a Utah phone number stating that the consumer needs to contact the Attorney General’s office to inquire about a legal […]
