by | Aug 23, 2023 | Internet, Phone, Technology
An alarming trend has emerged on social media platforms where users’ compassion is exploited by online scammers using what’s known as a “bait-and-switch” technique. Initially, these posts present seemingly urgent scenarios, such as injured...
by | Jun 26, 2023 | Phone
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The state Attorney General’s Office warns Florida residents that scammers are now calling people about missing their jury duty. For not paying these scammers, they threaten people with the risk of jail time. Bay County...
by | Apr 17, 2023 | Internet, Retail, Technology
A global scamming network has robbed ordinary investors of more than a billion dollars. BBC Eye identified a shadowy network of businessmen who appear to be behind it. First, you hear a phone ringing. An elderly man answers. The caller introduces himself as...
by | Jul 20, 2022 | Credit Card, Internet, Retail, Technology
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...
by | Jun 7, 2022 | Internet, Phone, Retail
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...