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Forsyth County Sheriffs Issue Warning on Rising Jury Duty Scams During Holiday Season

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Kernersville, N.C. — Authorities in Guilford County and Kernersville are investigating the cause of a blaze that erupted early Monday at a now-defunct business located on West Market Street in Kernersville. Firefighters from Kernersville Fire and Rescue managed to bring the fire under control within approximately 20 minutes, according to officials. The Guilford County Fire Marshal’s office is spearheading the inquiry into the incident. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. In a separate incident, fire crews were summoned to a junkyard in High Point, N.C., where they encountered over 20 vehicles engulfed in flames early … Read more

British Lawyer Among Six Tourists Fatally Poisoned in Backpacking Town, Sparks Urgent Warning for Travelers

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Vang Vieng, Laos – A tragic incident involving the death of six tourists, including a British lawyer, has cast a dark shadow over the scenic Laotian tourist hotspot. Simone White, 28, a resident of Orpington, Kent, succumbed to what authorities suspect was alcohol poisoning from methanol-laced drinks served at a local hostel. Simone was rushed to the hospital for urgent brain surgery just as her mother, Sue White, age 61, arrived from the UK. Despite the medical efforts, it was soon discovered that Simone had lost all brain function and she was declared dead on … Read more

Alert: Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning on Phone Scam Threatening Arrest for Missed Jury Duty

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Amite, La. — Residents of Tangipahoa Parish are being targeted by scam artists impersonating local law enforcement officials, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) warned on Wednesday. These scammers are employing tactics such as phone number spoofing to appear as if the calls are coming directly from the sheriff’s office, threatening arrests for missed jury duty in efforts to extort money. According to TPSO, unsuspecting individuals receive calls from scam artists alleging they have missed jury duty and that an immediate payment is required to avoid arrest. This scheme has utilized advanced spoofing technology to … Read more

Local Authorities Issue Warning on New Jury Duty Scam in Northwest Ohio

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Toledo, Ohio – Authorities in Wood and Lucas counties in northwest Ohio are alerting residents of a burgeoning scam that exploits civic duty to extort money through fictitious jury duty penalties. Residents have reported receiving alarming calls and messages claiming they’ve missed jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. Individuals posing as law enforcement officers are contacting residents, asserting that they must pay a fine to avoid arrest for these non-existent bench warrants. The scammers are known to demand payment via phone, adding an air of urgency to intimidate victims … Read more