The FBI yesterday (March 7) issued a public service announcement warning Americans about scams in which crooks pretend to be government or law-enforcement officials and…
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Oklahoma officials looks to take on impersonation scams
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – For most folks, an arrest warrant is enough to scare you straight, but Oklahomans are facing fake arrest threats in record…
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Parke Bancorp : The Rise of Mobile Fraud
In 2021, more than half of Americans received a scam call or a text message, making mobile phones the newest platform for fraud. US residents…
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Marin Pandemic Scammers Sentenced: Report
Caesar Oskan, 67 of San Rafael, and Ester Ozkar of Novato, pleaded guilty in May to defrauding the federal government of funds intended to keep…
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NJCPA offers 7 tips for giving to Ukraine — and avoiding being scammed
In times of crisis, New Jersey residents are quick to offer aid. It’s why the state — responding to the terror being inflicted upon Ukraine…
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Is that Ukraine charity real or fake? How to spot scammers
Scammers are on the lookout, searching for ways to take advantage of your generosity and your wish to help struggling Ukrainians under attack by Russia. ”Scammers…
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More Americans Face Charges For Social Security Fraud
Another week has brought more announcements about people caught, arrested for, indicted for, or pleading guilty to crimes involving Social Security. A roundup of the…
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Where’s my refund: Protect your 2021 tax refund from scammers
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Tax season is underway which means scammers are after your refunds. The biggest scam to watch out for this tax season…
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Urgent warning as experts say hackers are targeting your stimulus check payments in five ways
SCAMMERS have found new and inventive ways to steal money throughout the pandemic — including targeting stimulus check payments. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of unsuspecting…
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Portsmouth police log: Sept. 24-25
Sept. 24 7:21 a.m.: Notified state police about a crash on Route 33. 8:13 a.m.: Met with a Kittery officer on Middle Road to make…
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