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Urgent Alert: Augusta County Residents Targeted by Phone Scammers Posing as Sheriff’s Office Officials

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Augusta County, Va. — Residents of Augusta County are being warned about a phone scam involving impersonators posing as sheriff’s deputies. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has received multiple reports from concerned citizens reporting suspicious calls from individuals claiming to be Lieutenants or Deputies. The fraudulent calls are being made from restricted numbers, and if recipients do not pick up, the impersonators are leaving voicemails. These messages typically mention a civil summons, jury duty, or some sort of pressing legal issue that requires immediate attention. Among the numbers associated with these scams are 540-445-0998, … Read more

Beware: Amador County Residents Targeted by Jury Duty Payment Scam from Fake Sheriffs

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Jackson, California — Residents are being warned about a jury duty scam involving individuals impersonating officials from the Amador County Sheriff’s Office. These imposters are contacting citizens by phone and demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest for skipping jury duty. Authorities have pointed out that the sheriff’s office never requests payment over the phone. Victims of this scam report receiving calls from individuals claiming to be deputies, who threaten legal action for noncompliance with jury duty requirements. They are often instructed to pay court fees or fines immediately, usually through unconventional methods. Amador County officials … Read more

"Escalating Tensions: Istanbul Mayor’s Legal Team Targeted Amidst Corruption Crackdown"

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Istanbul, Turkey — The ongoing corruption investigation into Istanbul’s opposition-run municipality has escalated with the arrest of another lawyer representing Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Nusret Yılmaz, also the legal advocate for İmamoğlu’s wife, was detained in Trabzon on allegations related to bribery and subsequently brought to Istanbul for questioning. Yılmaz’s detention follows the arrest of İmamoğlu’s other lawyer, Mehmet Pehlivan, on June 19. Pehlivan faced accusations of belonging to a criminal organization, which he strenuously denied, asserting his affiliations were solely with the Turkish Bar Association and the Istanbul Bar. This recent legal turmoil has intensified … Read more

"McClain County Deputy’s Home Torched: Investigators Link Fire to Targeted Burglary Spree Against Officers"

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Washington, Okla. — A McClain County deputy’s residence was engulfed in flames Saturday morning in a troubling incident that authorities believe is linked to a series of recent burglaries targeting law enforcement personnel in the region. Fortunately, the deputy, his pregnant wife, and their young child escaped without injury, but their dog has not been located. Authorities suspect that the fire was set by an individual believed to be responsible for several burglaries involving three law enforcement officials in the area, during which personal belongings were stolen from vehicles and a storage shed. Reports indicate … Read more