scam

Even though its a new year, scammers have found a new way to scam and the Smith County Sheriff's Office wants all of East Texas to know about it.

The American people could use some help.

Did you know the average American is being scammed out of $750 when trying to purchase a new pet? Those from the ages of 35 to 55 accounted for half of the scams.

Tis the season for scams, and the last thing you need is to hand over your credit card information to a criminal that's posing as Santa. But how will you know?

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Actually, in this case, it DEFINITELY is.

Officials say that if you are the target of one of these scams, don't click on the link!

Now, there's ANOTHER new email scam going around.

These scams are becoming more and more elaborate...and more believable.

The operation usually involved multiple, high-occupancy vehicles that would involve themselves in a crash that targeted an 18-wheeler.

A couple of weekends ago, I saw a commercial for the first time of some dude named Peter Popoff hocking a "miracle spring water" that had claims of receiving absorbent amounts of money and quick healing. Who actually believes this malarkey?

So, you know, don't click on the link, mmmkay?

Scammers are on the same lowest of low level as thieves. They use deceit to rob you not of your things but of your money. My dad got a call from one of these scammers recently and was smart enough not to fall for it.