Federal courthouse in downtown San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone A man and woman charged in a nationwide racketeering scheme targeting the elderly that took…
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Sheriff’s offices in Kansas, Missouri warn of phone scam
OLATHE, Kan. — Sheriff’s offices on both sides of the state line are warning the public of a potential scam. The Johnson County, Kansas, Sheriff’s…
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BBB warns college grads to watch out for these scams
College graduates are navigating many life changes, and scammers are eager to take advantage of their inexperience. The following tips can help new grads avoid…
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Deepfake Video of Elon Musk Promoting Crypto Scam Goes Viral
In brief Crypto scams keep popping up on Twitter. The latest features a deepfake of Elon Musk telling people to plug their cash into an…
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ABC-7 Investigates: Construction, solar company accused of fraud; owner wanted
EL PASO, Texas – A judge has issued a criminal arrest warrant for an El Paso businessman accused of deceptive business practices while various lawsuits of…
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11 arrested after FBI Omaha investigation uncovers $2.5 million in PPP fraud
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The FBI announced Wednesday that 11 people had been arrested in an investigation into fraudulent CARES Act spending. A grand jury…
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TikTok hustlers tempt with get-rich-quick scams as economic storm hits
Lord Browne of Ladyton questioned whether the sites are truly committed to rooting out scammers instead of shunting the blame elsewhere. He asked: “Where does…
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Scamwatch: Beware of holiday deals too good to be true | The North West Star
The year has seen a fresh start for fraudsters and scam artists, seeing another spike in COVID-19 scams and text-based cons. ACM has compiled a…
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MailGuard warns of new scam targeting Telstra customers
Telstra customers in Australia are being warned of a new scam involving “Unsuccessful Payment” messages. According to MailGuard, the scam targets Telstra customers by using…
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How To Avoid A Yo-Yo Auto Loan Scam
Auto loan scammers, or “yo-yo” scammers, are a serious problem in the United States. These scammers work by offering a very low interest rate at…
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