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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Category: Construction Scams
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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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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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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Fraud-linked San Jose and Fremont residences face construction woes
SAN JOSE — Two big residential projects launched by a fraud-linked and bankrupt Bay Area developer face major construction roadblocks before they can be completed,…
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Charlotte man accused of Amazon return scam
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte man is accused of stealing nearly $300,000 worth of items from Amazon by returning cheaper, similar items in exchange for…
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Orange County woman accused in $6 million student loan debt scam
OAKLAND — A California woman has been arrested on suspicion of masterminding a student loan debt relief scam that bilked thousands of borrowers out of…
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Unlicensed contractor tried to scam two Ransom County businesses out of thousands
RANSOM COUNTY, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A man is facing charges for doing poor, unlicensed contract work at two different Ransom County businesses and…
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9 contractors accused of bribing New York City Housing Authority superintendents for contracts
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — Nine New York City contractors have been indicted for allegedly bribing NYCHA superintendents for “micro purchase” contracts. “These defendants allegedly…
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Oklahoma Department of Human Services warns about text message scam
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – The Department of Human Services said scammers are preying on Oklahomans through a text message scam that specifically mentions the…
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