CHICO — So this morning I’m wandering the new Pallet shelter site in Chico with fellow Enterprise-Record reporter Michael Weber when he gets a call…
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Category: Credit Card Scams
Computer scam locks user’s computer, instructs you to call Microsoft technical support
BALTIMORE — A computer scam that imitates Microsoft customer support locks the screen on your device and instructs you to call a phone number. Everything…
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Michigan Attorney General Warns of New Social Security Robocall Scam
The state attorney general in Michigan, Dana Nessel, has issued a warning about a robocall scam related to citizens’ Social Security numbers. “Scammers are pretending…
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Massachusetts State Police, US Marshals, warn of uptick in scam – Fall River Reporter
The Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Fusion Center has received reports of an increase nationwide of a particular phishing scheme that occurs over the phone. Scammers…
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Fraud losses nationwide spiked 70% in 2021, state CFO says
TALLAHASSEE – The state’s chief financial officer on Monday cautioned Floridians about a major rise in fraud losses across the nation and offered tips to…
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Source: Concord woman scammed of $70K through text, as authorities warn Staten Islanders to be vigilant
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A 70-year-old Concord woman was duped by a text message scam and lost $70,000, becoming the latest victim in a series…
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8 surprising facts about identity theft you need to know
Identity theft affects millions of people a year, and it’s a problem that has been growing each year thanks to the rise of online banking…
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DTE Energy says customers have been getting calls from scammers threatening to turn power off
DETROIT – Scammers are targeting DTE Energy customers who have been impacted by recent cold weather. The thieves are spoofing phone numbers and email addresses…
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IFFB’s in-person screenings spring back to life, from ‘Emily the Criminal’ to ‘Marcel, the Shell’
It’s been a joy to see the return to in-person film festivals. The Brattle has recently hosted Wicked Queer and Boston Underground screenings, and on…
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Simple Menu Trick Can Steal Your Credit Card Info
A TikToker has gone viral after sharing a tip about a common hotel scam. In the video, user Ali (@huskymuscles) tells a story about a…
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