The FBI’s March 22 cybercrime report breaks down victims by age. AARP Maine Cyber fraud was up 7% nationwide in 2021, with people older than…
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Editorial roundup: Views from around Georgia | Editorials
Thomasville Times-Enterprise: Watch out for those scammers during tax season We look forward to a number of seasons — football season, maybe a hunting season.…
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Fraud Watch: Spring scam roundup — something for everyone | Lifestyles
Home improvement scams begin in earnest during March. Beware of “pop-up” contractors offering great deals on driveway paving, siding installation or general contractor work. Typically,…
View More Fraud Watch: Spring scam roundup — something for everyone | LifestylesOfficials warn about a rise in scams – KEPR 19
Officials warn about a rise in scams KEPR 19 Read more…
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Retired Teacher Loses $45,000 in Gift Card Scam
Tag team of crooks The woman offered to transfer the call to a “specialist” at American Express, and he identified himself as Kevin Wright and…
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Money Wisdom: Con artists are active now; be on the lookout for financial scams | Business
Scam artists are tricking millions of us every year, and the cumulative financial damage is significant. According to the Federal Trade Commission, it totaled $5.8…
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Maine Scam – You Didn’t Miss Jury Duty & You’re Not Going to Jail
The Sheriff of Kennebec County is cautioning residents about a mail scam that demands immediate payment of a fine for missing jury duty. I’ve never…
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Ray-Ban, T-Mobile, Amazon, the IRS, and MORE — Top Scams & Phishing Schemes of the Week
It’s April Fool’s Day! Playing pranks on friends and loved ones can be fun, but being deceived by scammers is definitely not — and it…
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Five Ways to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Tax Fraud This Tax Season
The prevalence of tax fraud in the digital age has increased exponentially with businesses and individuals alike falling prey to the attacks of savvy hackers.…
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Spam texts plaguing your phone? Here’s how to stop them
My phone has been blowing up lately. Yes, I have dozens of fans — I call them Howley’s Wolf Pack — but that’s not who…
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