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Beware of scammers taking advantage of crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is generally used to fund a charitable cause or commercial endeavor by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people over…
How to spot malicious QR codes
QR codes have been around for some time, but they saw an increase in usage as the COVID-19 pandemic became more serious. For example, the…
Caution over possible land scam urged | Hillsboro Star-Journal
Caution over possible land scam urged By PHYLLIS ZORN Staff writer Some Marion County landowners are receiving letters from a Texas company offering to buy…
Investment Scam Ringleader Pleads Guilty After Being Recorded Paying Cash Kickbacks at Boca Raton Starbucks | USAO-SDFL
Miami, Florida – Paul Geraci, 45, of Parkland, Florida, pleaded guilty today for his role in a large investment scheme in which he and others…
Indian Police Join U.S. in the Hunt For BitConnect Scam Mastermind Satish Kumbhani
– Advertisement – Police in India have joined US authorities in the search for the wanted mastermind of crypto pyramid scheme, BitConnect. Back in 2016,…
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Don’t Fall for This Home Warranty Scam
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is warning homeowners about a home warranty scam. A number of Oregonians have reported receiving a letter in the mail…
Owner of Hudson Falls plumbing business admits using customer info for scam
ALBANY – The co-owner of a Washington County plumbing business pleaded guilty Wednesday to swindling two banks of a combined $133,000 using the personal information…
Utility scams on the rise as summer temperatures soar
InvestigateTV – The Federal Trade Commission received more than 2.8 million fraud reports from people last year and recently issued a scam alert warning of…
Identity Crime Reports Jumped to Record Level in 2021, Group Says
What’s happening Reports of identity related crimes rose to a record level in 2021, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. Why it matters The…
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‘Sorry’: Crown calls for harsh sentence for Calgary man in multimillion-dollar fraud
CALGARY — The Crown asked for a sentence of 10 to 12 years Wednesday for a Calgary man who bilked clients out of millions of…
Calgary fraudster to learn sentence in Ponzi scheme
A Calgary man who helped run a Ponzi scheme that stole more than $27 million from multiple investors between 2014 and 2015 is expected…
Animoca Brands may return to F1 but sees blockchain interoperability as priority
F1 Delta Time closed earlier this year after licence expired Animoca CEO Robby Yung believes concept of ownership with transform gaming Animoca Brands says creating…
Plague of minor-league soccer stadium subsidy demands reaches pandemic proportions – Field of Schemes
Oh hey, USL press release about the ill-fated Pawtucket soccer stadium project, which utterly fails to mention either the metastasizing public costs or the fact…
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IRS saves guns for ‘serious criminal activity’: retired agent
Retired special agent Anthony Dominicis wants to reassure Americans that the IRS is not coming after them with guns. “It’s just not true,” he said.…
PA Launches New Team to Investigate Financial Exploitation of Seniors
“Elder abuse is a problem that has increased over the years in Pennsylvania, and one of the fastest growing types of elder abuse has been…
#397: Ask Paula: Is the bank trying to scam my parents…?
Nick’s parents are forced to confront earlier than anticipated retirement…and they aren’t financially prepared. Now, a bank is offering to buy a part of their…
PALICZ: ‘No’ New Audits Is The Biden Admin’s ‘You Can Keep Your Doctor’
“If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor” was the promise made to the American people by former President Barack Obama and echoed…
Police warn of ‘Citizens Behind the Badge’ scam
JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Police are warning Johnstown residents of a direct mail scam circulating in the area that claims to be backed by the…
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WA Consumer Protection is warning parents about a scam that pretends to be their children – Bunbury Mail
WA Consumer Protection is warning parents about a scam that pretends to be their children Bunbury Mail Read more…
How to spot job, employment posting scams
Millions of Americans fall victim to job scams each year. Here are verified ways to keep you and your money safe when looking for a…
Happy Money Review: Is It A Scam Or Is It Legit?
Ad Disclosure: We earn referral fees from advertisers. Learn More Happy Money is a company that advertises personal loans to people all over the United…
Scam for Walmart and Ukraine’s Independence Hits Facebook
On Facebook, Walmart is giving away shopping sprees in honor of Ukraine’s day of independence. On Aug. 17, 2022, we came across a Facebook post…
Lexington police warn of payment scam making rounds
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Lexington police are warning of another scam making rounds. In this scam, callers impersonate Lexington police officers and request payments to…
HCSO alerts the public of SCAM requesting funds for ‘an unpaid fine’ | Local News
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a SCAM being perpetrated in the community. The SCAM involves a phone call from a…
