It was a Saturday in November when Deborah Colgate got a Facebook message from a man named Daniel Blackmon. Colgate, 56, was recently separated and…
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Category: Online Scams
Norfolk resident lost more than $200K through an online relationship scam, police say
Provincial police in Norfolk County are reminding residents to guard themselves against online scams after someone lost more than $200,000 to a person they thought…
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Norfolk County resident loses over $200k in online romance scam
OPP are warning the public after a Norfolk County resident lost over $200,000 in an online romance scam. Police say the person lost…
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Man loses $210,000 in online bank scam
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The Lincoln Police Department said a man lost more than $200,000 in an online banking scam. On Feb. 22, LPD said…
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Amusing messages from scammers that have FAILED to fool anyone
You’re not fooling anyone! Hilarious messages reveal scammers who were caught out by their targets – including a fraudster posing as Kelly Rowland in need…
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Costly love affairs
PETALING JAYA: Shocking as it may be, many people continue to fall for sweet talk and empty promises made over the phone or email, and…
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Many, including highly educated men and women, still easily duped by online scammers
PETALING JAYA: Shocking as it may be, many people continue to fall for sweet talk and empty promises made over the phone or email, and…
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Tech expert warns the public of cryptocurrency scams
CINCINNATI (WXIX) -FOX19 NOW’s tech expert warns cryptocurrency users not to fall for some of the latest scams. Dave Hatter says that these hackers are…
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Middleton woman warns of fake check scam after selling items online
MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) – A woman from Middleton is warning others of a scam she nearly fell for while selling items online. The seller, who…
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Holiday scams and travel frauds to avoid as industry reopens
The consumer watchdog says bogus companies are being set up offering fake refunds and imaginary flights. One scam, in particular, sees scammers using people who…
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