WINTER STORM SCAM ALERT: FRAUDSTERS IMPERSONATING TBI TO TARGET TENNESSEANS
The Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration’s Strategic Technology Solutions issued a scam alert regarding bad actors impersonating the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).
Several residents have reported receiving fraudulent calls, texts, and emails pretending to come from the TBI or its tip line, 1-800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463), likely taking advantage of those affected by the recent winter storm.
The TBI emphasizes that it never initiates contact using the 1-800-TBI-FIND number and will never request money from individuals. If you receive such a suspicious communication, hang up immediately and report it by calling the legitimate 1-800-TBI-FIND number, as the details provided could assist authorities in tracking and stopping the scammers.
This warning, originally distributed to state employees, underscores the importance of staying vigilant against these evolving threats to help make Tennessee more resilient.
