The Yancey County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to warn residents about ongoing scam attempts targeting people in the area.
Officials say scammers are contacting individuals and trying to convince them they owe money for supposed traffic violations. Victims are then pressured to provide personal information or make payments.
Authorities stress that these claims are false and urge residents not to share any personal or financial information with unknown callers or messages.
Anyone who receives a suspicious call or message is encouraged to hang up and contact the Yancey County Sheriff’s Department directly.
Officials remind the public to stay alert and report any suspected scams to help protect others in the community.
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