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Winston-Salem & the TriadScam guides for North Carolina seniors and families
Plain-language answers about the scams officials are warning about in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, the Piedmont Triad and across North Carolina. Each guide covers how the scam works, red flags, what to do, and where to report, with sources.
Is that call from a "deputy" about missed jury duty or a warrant a scam?
Callers posing as sheriff's deputies who say you missed jury duty and must pay a fine at a Bitcoin ATM.
Is that USPS "missed delivery" text a scam?
Texts that pretend to be USPS, UPS or FedEx and ask for a small redelivery fee.
Is that unpaid NC toll text a scam?
Fake "unpaid toll" texts, including messages pretending to be NC Quick Pass.
Is that "Medicare" call a scam? What North Carolina seniors should know
Fake Medicare and Social Security calls, especially during open enrollment.
Is that Forsyth County "property records" deed letter a scam?
Mailed letters asking Forsyth County homeowners to pay for a copy of their deed.
Is that "you're not registered to vote" text a scam? How North Carolina voters can check
Fake voter-registration texts and "campaign investment" pitches.
Is that "grandchild in trouble" call a scam?
Family emergency calls, including AI-cloned voices, asking for money right away.
Is that virus pop-up or "tech support" call a scam?
Pop-ups and calls claiming your computer has a virus, plus fake "refund" tricks.
Is that "fraud alert" text from your bank a scam?
Texts asking you to confirm a charge, followed by a fake "fraud department" call.
Someone wants gift cards, crypto, or a wire. Is it a scam?
Demands to pay with gift cards, cryptocurrency, a Bitcoin ATM, or a wire.
Is my online sweetheart a romance scammer?
Online relationships that turn into requests for money.
Think you've been targeted? Call the NC Department of Justice at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or see where to report a scam.