CLEARWATER, Fla. — A Clearwater couple is facing felony charges after detectives said they scammed an 84-year-old woman out of $27,000. It started with a…
View More Clearwater scammers deceive woman out of $27K
Category: Credit Card Scams
Beware of Fake or Faulty At-Home Covid-19 Tests
Fake and inaccurate Covid-19 tests are everywhere these days. In January, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an official warning for people to watch out…
View More Beware of Fake or Faulty At-Home Covid-19 Tests
Burnaby man nearly duped over ‘suspicious activity’ on Visa scam
He got a call from a smooth talker and almost got suckered. Scams are everywhere and I often write about them, with locals telling me…
View More Burnaby man nearly duped over ‘suspicious activity’ on Visa scam
CT BBB Scam Alert: Misleading Online Ads
CROMWELL, CT — “Second-hand shopping” used to mean scouring your local thrift stores in person. But online options have made finding vintage clothes and accessories easier than ever.…
View More CT BBB Scam Alert: Misleading Online Ads
Visa gift card scam thwarted after concerned citizen overhears victim’s call at Waterford Township CVS
WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (FOX 2) – A person called police after they overheard what appeared to be a man being scammed at CVS in Waterford…
View More Visa gift card scam thwarted after concerned citizen overhears victim’s call at Waterford Township CVS
Smishing scam poses as DMV
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Scammers posing as the Wisconsin Dept. of Motor Vehicles are sending text messages hoping people will reply with valuable personal information,…
View More Smishing scam poses as DMV
Wisconsin DMV Issues Smishing Alert
Offers tips for Safer Internet Day, February 8 FROM THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has…
View More Wisconsin DMV Issues Smishing Alert
5 Common Social Media Crypto Scams – Protect Yourself From Crypto Scams on Social Media – Coindesk
5 Common Social Media Crypto Scams – Protect Yourself From Crypto Scams on Social Media Coindesk Read more…
View More 5 Common Social Media Crypto Scams – Protect Yourself From Crypto Scams on Social Media – Coindesk
Punxsy man loses $1,000 to “Publisher’s Clearing House” scam | Connect FM | Local News Radio
Bell Township, PA – A Punxsutawney man was scammed out of $1,000 by someone claiming to be from Publisher’s Clearing House. The 76-year-old man reportedly…
View More Punxsy man loses $1,000 to “Publisher’s Clearing House” scam | Connect FM | Local News Radio
Imposters creating fake Charity Organizations: Cyber-Forensics.net asks consumers to donate wisely
Cyber Forensic Specialist Cyber-Forensics.net Charity fraud schemes depend on the public’s generosity. Scammers set up fake organizations to take advantage in times of tragedies and…
View More Imposters creating fake Charity Organizations: Cyber-Forensics.net asks consumers to donate wisely