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Dodge County scammer finds inmates' families for bond money
11+ min ago (110+ words) Dodge County scammer finds inmates’ families for bond money KLKN-TV Dodge County scammer finds inmates’ families for bond money DODGE COUNTY, Neb. (KLKN) — The Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) announced a recent scam in Dodge County that is effecting residents…...
5 residents lose 950,000 patacas in fake ‘Douyin’ customer service scams: police
54+ min ago (315+ words) Five local residents have separately lost a total of 950,000 patacas after falling victim to a phone scam involving individuals impersonating ‘Douyin’ customer service representatives, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a regular press conference yesterday. Cheong added…...
Scammers stealing new phones Cowichan RCMP warn
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (276+ words) Published 11:30 am Monday, September 21, 2026 Scammers are stealing people’s brand new cell phones, North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP warn. The swindle targets individuals who have recently received a new cell phone through a legitimate wireless provider, RCMP said in a press release....
Prescott Woman Scammed out of $20,000
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (174+ words) 9/21 A Prescott woman was scammed out of $20-thousand. Prescott Police say the woman received a call from someone claiming to be with Amazon. The suspect told the victim someone was trying to charge thousands of dollars in merchandise to her…...
WYDOT Warns of Increasing Online Vehicle and Auction Scams
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (155+ words) ROCK SPRINGS — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is warning residents about potential vehicle and trailer purchasing scams online. Investigators from WYDOT’s Motor Vehicle Service and Compliance Investigation Division have seen an increase in fraudulent websites posing as Wyoming dealers, auctioneers…...
Experts provide tips on avoiding being a victim
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (1134+ words) If someone has asked you to do ANY of these, there is a strong possibility that you are being targeted by a scammer. •They told me I cannot wait until later or that I have to act immediately. •They warned…...
Sold two cars and took out loans: blogger Skalnytska accused her ex-husband of scams
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (816+ words) Ukrainian blogger and entrepreneur Anastasiia Skalnytska, formerly known as Talpa, said that after divorcing her second husband Bohdan she began to learn about financial schemes that, according to her, lasted for almost their entire marriage. The couple were married for…...
Maryland man charged with bilking dozens of seniors for more than $1M – WTOP News
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (171+ words) A Hyattsville, Maryland, man is accused of stealing more than $1 million from dozens of seniors. Federal prosecutors said Roy Dave Davis, 34, is charged with bank fraud, after making more than 1,500 fraudulent ATM withdrawals, and stealing more than $1 million. Maryland’s U.S....
Online job scams are rising. Here's how California says to stay safe
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (27+ words) Ventura County Star Online job scams are rising. Here's how California says to stay safe...
Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty To 2018 Saratoga Fishing Derby Scam, Faces 20 Years
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (776+ words) A Connecticut man pleaded guilty last week to scamming the 2018 Saratoga Ice Fishing Derby. He sold an insurance policy against the derby’s $10,000 prize, and when someone caught the fish, he didn’t pay out. Kevin Kolenda faces up to 20 years in…...