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Tax Season Scams On The Rise As April 15 Deadline Approaches

WZQZ NEWS — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:25:50 +0000

With the April 15 tax deadline just days away, officials are warning Georgia residents to be on high alert for scams targeting taxpayers during one…

Georgia Officials Warn Of DDS Text Scam Targeting Drivers

WZQZ NEWS — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:01:03 +0000

Georgia officials are warning residents to be on alert after a wave of scam text messages claiming to come from the Georgia Department of Driver…

Chattooga County Sheriff Warns Of Email Scam Targeting Residents

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:59:53 +0000

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is warning residents to be on alert for a scam involving emails that appear to come from the Sheriff’s Office.…

Sheriff Schrader Joins National Warning About “764” Threat Targeting Children Online

WZQZ NEWS — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:14:43 +0000

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is joining law enforcement agencies across the country in warning parents about a violent online extremist network known as “764,”…

Centre Man Charged In Child Exploitation Investigation Following ICAC Cyber Tip

WZQZ NEWS — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:02:08 +0000

A Centre man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation by the Centre Police Department tied to an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) cyber…

IRS Releases “Dirty Dozen” List of Tax Scams for 2026

WZQZ NEWS — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:48 +0000

The Internal Revenue Service has released its annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for 2026, warning taxpayers to stay alert for schemes that could…

Georgia DDS Warns of Phishing Scam Using Fake Texts About Tickets and License Suspensions

WZQZ NEWS — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:36:06 +0000

The Georgia Department of Driver Services is warning residents about a phishing scam involving fake text messages that claim to be from state agencies. Officials…

North Georgia EMC Warns of Scam Messages Claiming Rolling Blackouts

WZQZ NEWS — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:27:00 +0000

North Georgia EMC is warning members about scam emails and messages circulating across the Southeast that falsely claim the TVA is preparing for rolling blackouts…

Sheriff Schrader Warns Parents After Girls Allegedly Abducted by Online Contact, Suspect Arrested in Georgia

WZQZ NEWS — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:12:40 +0000

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is urging parents to closely monitor their children’s online activity after sharing a report about two Florida girls who were…

Romance Scams Spike Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Authorities Warn Georgians to Stay Alert

Jimmy Holbrook — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:03:17 +0000

As Valentine’s Day approaches, law enforcement agencies and consumer protection groups are warning residents to be on the lookout for romance scams, which tend to…