The Johnson County Sheriff's Office warned the public about someone executing a phone scam identifying himself as Detective Sellers with the warrant task force.
When tragedies such as Hurricane Harvey strike, people want to help out as much as possible. Unfortunately, scammers often use these events for selfish purposes, trying to scam good-hearted people out of money and resources.
Missouri Attorney General's office representatives will be in flood-ravaged parts of the state starting Friday, offering tips to help victims avoid clean-up scams and price-gouging.
Pettis County Recorder of Deeds Barbara Clevenger urges county residents to be wary of mail offers to provide copies of legal documents.
Record Transfer Services, a private company, offers to obtain copies of property deeds for homeowners and then charges an excessive fee for the document...