FBI warns of increasing 'virtual kidnapping' scams as emotional tactics target families
"It's a scheme that is primarily conducted over the telephone where they are looking to extort.. for a quick ransom payment, ...
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3 scams in 2 days: Manitowoc County sheriff issues warning after out-of-state man’s arrest
A 27-year-old out-of-state man was arrested Thursday after trying to scam a Manitowoc resident, the sheriff's office said.
Scam alert: phone calls pretending to be Mon Health Medical Center
The Mon Health Medical Center Privacy and Security team has been alerted that local community members have received phone ...
Officials make arrest in ‘dangerous scam incident’ in Hermon
HERMON, Maine (WABI) - The Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a person in connection with a dangerous ...
Scam alert: Don't fall victim to a scam call claiming you have a warrant
They are using fear to get you to pay out some cash. Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators said if you have a warrant, ...
Loan Scam Alert: ‘Jessica’ Calls Are Targeting Consumers Nationwide
Recent data reveals that nearly 30 percent of unknown calls are flagged as spam or fraud, making it crucial for individuals ...
Latest Medicare Enrollment Scams and How to Avoid Them
Medicare open enrollment has arrived—and so have the scammers. The annual open enrollment period, which typically runs from October 15 to December 7, allows U.S. adults already on Medicare to evaluate ...
Scam calls about fines over missed jury duty reported in Michigan again
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reports scammers are again demanding money on claims of missed jury duty.
Scam calls from ‘Jessica': Experts warn consumers about what to do
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning to consumers on Thursday following the growing prominence of a potential ...
‘They preyed on that’: Southern Colorado man speaks out after losing $15,000 in warrant scam
The victim, who wishes to stay anonymous, tells 11 News he got a call on February 5 from someone claiming to be from the El ...
Muskogee County residents warned of scam calls posing as sheriff's investigators
The Muskogee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) warned against a scammer targeting Muskogee County residents.According to MCSO, a ...
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Scam Alert: Bullitt County Sheriff's Office says scammers are posing as deputies
The latest scam involves someone impersonating a Bullitt County Sheriff's Office deputy. Chief Deputy William Alex Payne says ...