Category: Online Scams

Yik Li was swiping through Hinge in January, looking to connect with some new people. The 34-year-old Carrollton resident was getting to know a man…

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There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on our society. Not only has there been a financial cost, but it has…

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MD — A nationwide “grandparent scam” has infiltrated Prince George’s County. Since Jan. 20, the county police department has received several reports…

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OAG Lays Out Tips for Price Gouging and Cybersecurity   NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today provided warnings and tips to…

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Someone has conned The Tinder Swindler, Simon Leviev. Yes, really. It’s been reported he has been scammed out of $7k by someone claiming they could…

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Meta later said they do not offer verification through payment The “Tinder Swindler”, who goes by at least three different names, was recently conned out…

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People are being warned to watch out for investment scams after a regulator said it had seen an increase in inquiries. Between April and September…

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One-time password offers a secure mechanism to log into user networks. But scammers are sending fake texts with bogus OTPs to steal personal information. Digital…

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SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested two men and two women believed to be involved in an online sales scam. Selangor Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief…

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Milwaukee Facebook CashApp rental scam eviction warning A Milwaukee woman found a rental listing on Facebook Marketplace, paid an application fee through CashApp and then…

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