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The BBB says government impostor scams are on the rise

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -The BBB scam tracker data shows victims of government grant scams lost more money in 2021 than in 2020. “Government impostors did land 8th for the riskiest scam for 2021. However, the median loss for government impostor scam in $3,000. Victims are...

Scammers claiming to be Xcel Energy steal $3,000 worth of Bitcoin from Sioux Falls man

The Sioux Falls Police Department is investigating scam calls to area residents claiming to be Xcel Energy calling people about paying their bills. Police spokesperson Sam Clemens said a 55-year-old man in Sioux Falls lost $3,000 after scammers told him his Xcel...

Beware of donation scams involving Ukraine

There is an outpouring of moral and financial support from Canadians who want to donate to the people of Ukraine, but there are also donation scams to be aware of. "I was quite shocked. I would see hundreds of donations through a live stream and the video that claimed...

Justice Department seizes $3.6B in bitcoin in its biggest finance bust ever

The US Justice Department seized on Tuesday $3.6 billion in bitcoin that it says is linked to the 2016 hack of the Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, which was one of the world's biggest crypto companies. Authorities also arrested two people in Manhattan,...
Police warn of scam targeting teens

Police warn of scam targeting teens

Area police are warning of a new scam. This time targeting teenagers. According to a post from the New Richmond Police Department, scammers target teens using social media like Snapchat, Instagram, or Facebook. The scammer pretends to be another teenager and requests...

The BBB says government impostor scams are on the rise

The BBB says government impostor scams are on the rise

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -The BBB scam tracker data shows victims of government grant scams lost more money in 2021 than in 2020. “Government impostors did land 8th for the riskiest scam for 2021. However, the median loss for government impostor scam in $3,000. Victims are...

Employment scams on the rise, BBB San Antonio warns

Employment scams on the rise, BBB San Antonio warns

The Better Business Bureau is advising job applicants to be extra cautious of scammers during a time when companies are offering generous incentives to new employees. Whether full-time, part-time or a side gig, the BBB reports that in the last few months, the number...

The Most Popular Holiday Online Scams—and How to Avoid Them

The Most Popular Holiday Online Scams—and How to Avoid Them

The holiday shopping season has officially begun. And as Americans ramp up their online purchasing, cybercriminals will do some shopping of their own—for victims. Cyber fraud is rampant throughout the year, but crooks press even harder during the holidays, when people...

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