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June 24, 2026

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Accomack Sheriff Warns of Spoofing Scam

Accomack Sheriff Warns of Spoofing Scam

Staff report — The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office has recently received information regarding the ongoing use of scams against citizens, which could result in the loss of thousands of dollars to the victims, according to Accomack County Sheriff Todd Wessells....
Chincoteague Police Warn of Scam

Chincoteague Police Warn of Scam

Staff Report — Chincoteague Police Department report a scam was attempted today on a resident of Accomack County using the department’s name, phone number, 757-336-3155, and Chief R. K. Fisher’s name. The scam advised of an outstanding Maryland warrant for the...
Stop Harassing Phone Calls

Stop Harassing Phone Calls

Dear Editor: I, among many others, especially our senior citizens, am constantly receiving unsolicited telephone calls, sometimes on an hourly basis. This practice is annoying, if not harassing. For example, my sister recently received a call showing our deceased...