TUCSON, Ariz. — Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, have determined that a new ransom message tied to her disappearance is not credible, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said, as officials warned the public that scammers may try to exploit the unsolved case.

The finding came less than 24 hours after authorities announced they were reviewing the message, nearly eight months after Guthrie vanished from her home in the Catalina Foothills north of Tucson. She remains missing, and no arrests have been made.

"On Monday, September 28, 2026, the PCSD/FBI Guthrie Task Force was made aware of a new possible ransom text message related to the Nancy Guthrie Investigation," Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a statement. "After further review, investigators determined the text message is not credible."

Warning to the public

In its Tuesday update, the sheriff's department urged anyone who receives messages about the case to contact authorities and cautioned against engaging with would-be extortionists.

"Anyone who receives a text message or other communication related to Nancy Guthrie is encouraged to report it to law enforcement," the department said. "We also encourage the public to remain vigilant, as scammers may attempt to take advantage of this situation. Do not send money or provide personal information in response to unsolicited messages."

Officials said investigators will keep reviewing reported messages for credibility and will........

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