Nashville, TN – Tennessee residents are being warned about a new scam involving fraudulent calls, texts, and emails claiming to be from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) or the number 1-800-TBI-FIND, officials announced this week.
According to the TBI, several residents across the state have reported receiving these messages in recent days. Authorities believe the scam may be an organized effort to exploit confusion following the recent winter storm that affected much of Tennessee.
Investigators emphasize that the TBI will never call or request money from residents and do not initiate contact from 1-800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463). Anyone who receives a suspicious message or call is urged to hang up immediately and report it directly to the TBI by calling the same number.
Officials say the information gathered from these reports could help identify the individuals behind the scam. “Your call may help us track the source of these communications,” the agency said in a statement shared by multiple sheriff’s offices, including Carter County.
Residents are reminded to stay alert, verify any caller claiming to represent law enforcement, and avoid sharing personal details or payment information over the phone.
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