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Walton County Sheriff’s Office warns scammers have imitated department’s website
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information can be found through the Walton County Sheriff's Office or Atlanta News First, including details on how to identify the legitimate website and what to do if personal information was entered on the fake site.
In Atlanta 's surrounding areas, a warning has been issued by the Walton County Sheriff's Office. A cloned website is attempting to gather personal information. The sheriff's office is taking steps to address the issue.
People who may have visited the fake site are advised to be cautious with their accounts. Further information can be found through the Walton County Sheriff's Office or Atlanta News First, including details on how to identify the legitimate website and what to do if personal information was entered on the fake site.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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