Law enforcement agencies are warning residents about a new scam involving fake messages that appear to come from official sources. The scam emails or texts claim to notify recipients about court dates, tickets, warrants, or other legal issues.
Officials emphasize that legitimate agencies do not contact individuals through email or text regarding such matters. Residents are urged to be cautious and avoid responding to suspicious messages.
Authorities advise verifying any legal notifications through official channels and not providing personal information or payments based on unsolicited messages. The public is encouraged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious communications to local law enforcement.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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