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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee warns members that scammers are taking advantage of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to be alert of potential scam activity. Reported scams include unsolicited phone calls that could be an attempt to fraudulently gain personal information. BlueCross is urging members and customers not to give personal information to these callers. “We want to advise all ...

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs is warning Tennessee consumers to be wary of mystery shopping scams. Sometimes retailers hire consumers to secretly evaluate their stores’ customer service – a practice commonly known as “mystery shopping” or “secret shopping.” But unscrupulous mystery shopping scams can leave consumers holding the bag. In Tennessee, the Division ...

The Sevierville Police Department is warning citizens not to fall victim to a potential fundraising scam occurring in the area. Detectives with the Sevierville Police Department are investigating a recent alleged incident in involving a woman who claimed to be fundraising for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Going door-to-door soliciting donations, the woman received $100 from a local business. When ...