The Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department has issued a warning about a scam text message currently circulating in the area. The department urges residents to be cautious and avoid falling victim to the scheme.
Officials advise deleting the message immediately and not clicking any links or responding. They emphasize that this type of scam is a common tactic used by scammers to steal personal information or commit fraud.
Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious messages to local law enforcement. The sheriff’s department continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as necessary.
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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