June 12, 2025

Scam artists target truckers at Love’s and rest area

Steve Smith

Scam artists target truckers at Love’s and rest area

Police in Jefferson County, Tennessee are warning truckers about a scam that took place on June 11, 2025, at the Love’s Travel Center and the 419 Rest Area off I-40 near Dandridge.

What happened: Deputies say scammers targeted drivers by getting them to join in a betting game. The truckers were first approached by one person, then taken over to a group of others who were in on the scheme. The victims lost cash and jewelry to the scammers.

The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with information to contact Detective Lt. Robby McMahan at 865-471-6000 ext. 1105.

Officers did not say how many truckers were affected. The investigation is ongoing.

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