NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Fayetteville man has pleaded guilty to his role in a home repair scam that took place in New…
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Deadbeats owe millions to N.J. Consumer Affairs. Here are the 10 who owe the most.
Contractors who fleeced homeowners out of thousands of dollars, not completing work, doing substandard construction or in some cases, never starting the jobs. Travel gurus…
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The government won’t text you to exchange info for stimulus money
Government agencies won’t send unsolicited texts about COVID-19 stimulus payments or anything else that asks for personal information or money. Due to the economic impacts…
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IRS tax scams vs. powerful strategies
Each year, the IRS produces a list of “Dirty Dozen Tax Scams” to warn the public of the worst ways taxpayers are being scammed or…
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If you’re being bombarded with scam delivery messages, here’s why and what can be done
For most people, the ping of an incoming SMS will induce some level of excitement — or mild intrigue at least. But with SMS scams…
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Eye on Scams: Scammers impersonate loan providers
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — Scammers are masquerading as legitimate loan providers. Reports suggest phony lenders are guaranteeing a quick loan with no upfront fees. Victims…
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Officials warn of “Golden Casket Scam” using Gov. Lee’s name to trick victims
Russell Johnson, a District Attorney General, warned people not to fall for a scam that can use official names and seals to trick people into…
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Nic Baliva: Unlicensed contractor with shady history now charged with ghosting on $145,000 barn project
FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. (WTVD) — He strikes again. Nic Baliva, an unlicensed contractor at the center of several Troubleshooter investigations, is facing new charges. The latest…
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Sylvia text offers likely a phishing scam amid hot real estate market
Homeowners are receiving texts from a person claiming to be “Sylvia” asking if they still own their home at a certain address and if they’d be…
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IRS sees bump in scam complaints
The Internal Revenue Service has seen a record number of complaints related to Economic Impact Payment scams in recent months. In June and July, the…
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