Latest scam targets military spouses

In April, the Red Cross issued a warning about a scam targeting the families of soldiers where a caller pretends to be an official with the National Red Cross who is notifying the family member of injuries sustained by a loved one serving in the military. Life-saving medical treatment can be administered only after the necessary paperwork has been completed. Social Security numbers and birthdates are part of the “necessary” information. According to a media release issued by Dustin McDaniel, the scam has hit Arkansas. Here's today's editorial and yesterday's article in the Texarkana Gazette.