Event Brief
Putnam Sheriff Warns of DMV Impersonation Scam
Filed: Mar 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Residents of Putnam County are urged to be cautious of a new text message scam impersonating the DMV.
WHO: Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Eddie Farris
WHAT: Warning about a text message scam
WHEN: Mar 11, 2026 at 2:42 PM ET
WHERE: Putnam County, Tennessee
WHY: To protect residents from falling victim to fraud
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