METTER, Ga. (WTOC) - The Metter Police Department is warning locals of a straw scam they say is once again appearing in the area.

In a social media post earlier today, October 22, 2025, the Metter Police Department writes, “We want to warn our citizens of an issue that we’ve run across in the past and we are seeing this again this fall.”

“Beware of people offering to put large amounts of straw out around your home,” it continues. “Many times, it’s small door to door salesman from out of town that pull this scam.”

The police says that most of these scammers do not have a business license.

“There are many reputable businesses in and around Metter that you can get good service from,” the police department says. “Just beware of these type [of] scams.”

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