Event Brief
Blount County fire district warns of scam calls
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: The Blount County Fire Protection District warned residents that scammers have spoofed its phone number, 865-983-2133. The district said people are receiving automated calls showing its caller ID that claim a credit card purchase was declined and prompt recipients to call back.
WHO: Blount County Fire Protection District
WHAT: Warned the public about scam calls using a spoofed district phone number and automated messages about a declined credit card purchase.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026 at 8:17 AM ET
WHERE: Blount County, Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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