Top Stories from BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Several Baldwin County cities have issued warnings about a new scam being sent to phones via text. According ...
The organisers of a race which saw thousands of people run along the runway at Doncaster Sheffield Airport have issued a warning over a scam Facebook account urging people to send cash for places in ...
Barron's on MSN: Using Facebook or Instagram? Beware of investment scams, warn state attorneys general.
Using Facebook or Instagram? Beware of investment scams, warn state attorneys general.
It must be something in the air, as it appears the North State is in the midst of Scam Season. Another scam warning has been issued by local law enforcement, now the California Highway Patrol. The ...
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) – The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has issued a scam alert after receiving multiple calls from citizens who are being contacted about “missing a court date” or ...
This video shows you how to report scams, fraud, and bad business practices to the Federal Trade Commission at https://ReportFraud.ftc.gov and why it’s important to do it.
Reports to the FTC show a growing wave of scams aimed squarely at retirees’ life savings. These scammers pretend to be from known and trusted government agencies and businesses.
False alarm, real scam: how scammers are stealing older adults’ life ...
Phishing Scams and How to Spot Them Phishing is a type of online scam that targets consumers by sending them an e-mail that appears to be from a well-known source – an internet service provider, a bank, or a mortgage company, for example. It asks the consumer to provide personal identifying information.
When scammers go after your business or non-profit organization, it can hurt your reputation and your bottom line. Your best protection? Learn the signs of scams that target businesses. Then tell your employees and colleagues what to look for so they can avoid scams. Scammers' Tactics Protect Your Business
The FTC is not contacting people about refunds in the Amazon matter. If you get a call from someone who claims to be from the FTC, it’s a scam. Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. And no one from Amazon will ever ask you for money to get a refund. Only scammers say they can get you special access ...
While these types of scams aren’t new, reports tell us scammers have switched things up. Comparing 2020 to 2023, for example, reports of scams starting with a phone call have plummeted, while reports of scams starting with a text or email have increased. In that same period, people reported skyrocketing losses through bank transfer [5] and cryptocurrency. And reports show an increasingly ...
According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), "people are losing big money on investment scams" nationwide. More than $7.9 billion in losses to investment scams was reported last year, with a ...
ABC 7 Chicago: Cook County Clerk issues warning on text scam with fake alerts about traffic violations
COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- The Cook County Clerk is warning people about an ongoing text scam with fake alerts about traffic violations. The messages say you owe parking fines, or toll fines, and ask ...
Cook County Clerk issues warning on text scam with fake alerts about traffic violations
MyArkLaMiss on MSN: Scam Alert: OPSO issues scam alert of “failing to appear at court date” as scammers are asking for Bitcoin payment to avoid false warrants
Scam Alert: OPSO issues scam alert of “failing to appear at court date” as scammers are asking for Bitcoin payment to avoid false warrants
CNBC: 'Social Security scam' searches surge — why identity protection matters now
This follows a wave of scam emails reported in late February, where fraudsters were impersonating the SSA. The messages claimed to provide access to recipients' Social Security statements, and ...