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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BBB Scam Alert: Avoid Moving Scams This National Moving Month | Community
OMAHA, Neb. — For countless Americans, the month of May signifies a major transition in their lives. Whether it is graduating from high school or…
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Scammers targeting student loan borrowers
NATIONWIDE — Many Americans are currently dealing with student loan debt. Borrowers in the state of Maine have racked up over $6 billion worth of…
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New telephone scam operating in Hunt County, area | News
The scammers are at it again, with another new angle. In the latest twist, a caller contacted the Herald-Banner this afternoon, reporting he received a…
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Kansas AG urges caution in wake of baby formula shortage
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging all Kansas parents to be cautious when shopping for and purchasing baby formula in…
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National Grid warning customers about potential scams
National Grid customers are being told to be vigilant in the wake of scam calls and emails across New York state. BUFFALO, N.Y. — As…
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Crooks using scams and hacks to steal money through Zelle
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The popular peer-to-peer money transfer system, Zelle, is under fire as fraud cases explode and consumers across the country lose millions.…
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BBB Warning: Baby formula shortage leads to potential scams | News
Tyler – Shortages in the supply of baby formula are leading new moms to find other ways of finding the much-needed item – and risking…
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Phishing scam adds a ‘chatbot-like’ twist to steal credit card information and more
A newly discovered phishing campaign tries to ease potential victims into feeling secure about sharing credit card numbers and other information, according to research published…
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Scammers looking to take advantage as electric bills rise
AUSTIN, Texas — As the temperatures outside go up, so do the electricity bills that follow. https://coautilities.com/wps/wcm/connect/occ/coa/home of the situation. Austin Energy is reminding customers to not fall…
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