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Multiple hoax distress calls sparks Coast Guard investigation

Summer Trolli,

May 6, 2025

Instagram says there's "no truth" to new hoax post, so don't share it

CBS News,

August 22, 2019

Wilmington mother warns of money extortion phone scam

Matt Bennett,

March 1, 2019

Email sent about New Hanover County school closure deemed fake

Andrew James,

December 2, 2018

HOLIDAY HOAX: Beware of fake Fingerlings online

Jenna Kurzyna,

December 6, 2017

Law enforcement responds to 'swatting' situation in Brunswick County

Taylor Yakowenko,

September 29, 2016

Authorities: lawsuit against Uber by shooting suspect bogus

ABC News,

March 17, 2016

Investigators charge man who said he fell down 25-foot hole

Makenzi Henderson,

January 28, 2016