Door-to-door pine straw scam targeting older adults in Mississippi community

Door-to-door pine straw scam targeting older adults in Mississippi community

Community members in Gulfport are being warned of a scam that could appear right outside their front doors.

Gulfport police warning against pine straw scam - WXXV News 25

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police are alerting the public about a pine straw scam making the rounds. Police say a scammer offers pine straw for $10 per bale. When the delivery is made, the scammers demand a much higher price. This is usually hundreds more than agreed upon. Scammers are mostly targeting older residents, but officers ask the public to call their non-emergency line if you see any suspicious activities or have been a victim. …