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koco.com
· 2025-12-08
Multiple scams are currently targeting Oklahomans, including fake bank fraud calls where scammers impersonate financial institutions to obtain personal information and conduct unauthorized wire transfers, as well as grandparent scams where callers impersonate relatives claiming to be in emergencies. To protect themselves, Oklahomans are advised to hang up on unsolicited calls, avoid sharing personal information like passwords or account numbers, independently verify emergencies by directly contacting the person or institution involved, and report suspected scams to police, banks, and the state attorney general's office.
express.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
Advanced fee job scams in the UK surged 237% since the start of the year, with victims losing up to £5,000, according to Lloyds Bank. These increasingly sophisticated scams, predominantly targeting job seekers aged 18-34 through social media platforms, lure victims with fake remote work opportunities before demanding upfront payments for processing fees, training, or other fictitious costs; the average loss per victim is £1,420, with scammers sometimes manipulating victims into making multiple payments or unknowingly participating in money laundering schemes. Fraudsters employ tactics ranging from simple fake task postings (liking TikTok videos, writing fake reviews) to elaborate schemes
northfortynews.com
· 2025-12-08
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office issued a public alert about a surge in fraud targeting Northern Colorado residents, particularly seniors and small business owners, including romance scams, bank impersonation, fake government texts (DMV, law enforcement), and business invoice schemes that pressure victims to pay via Bitcoin, gift cards, or money apps. Common red flags include unsolicited requests for personal information, urgent threats, and payment demands via untraceable methods, with victims urged to verify requests directly with official sources and report fraud to law enforcement and agencies like the FTC and IdentityTheft.gov.
jdsupra.com
· 2025-12-08
Banking phone scams are increasing in sophistication, with criminals impersonating bank representatives and even FBI agents to steal sensitive information and money from victims, resulting in millions of dollars lost in 2024 according to FBI and FTC data. The article provides protective practices including never sharing personal information or MFA codes, letting unknown calls go to voicemail, contacting your bank directly using verified numbers, and monitoring accounts for unauthorized activity. Victims should immediately contact their bank, report fraud to law enforcement and the FTC, change passwords, and enable multi-factor authentication.
wvnews.com
· 2025-12-08
Seniors aged 60 and older face significant financial fraud threats, prompting the U.S. Department of Justice's Elder Justice Initiative to coordinate education and prevention efforts. Common scams targeting older adults include Social Security impostor scams (using caller ID spoofing to demand fund transfers to gift cards), tech support scams (requesting remote device access and fabricating charges), lottery scams (claiming foreign winnings while requesting fees), and romance scams (exploiting dating platforms to solicit money). Additional resources on these scams are available through the Justice Department's elder justice website.
dayakdaily.com
· 2025-12-08
A retired businessman in his 70s in Sibu, Sarawak lost over RM800,000 to a fake online investment scheme called "GVD Coins" after discovering it on Facebook in mid-June 2025; despite warnings from family, he made multiple transactions to the scammer's bank account and received no returns. Sarawak Police Commissioner Dato Mancha Ata warned the public to verify investment legitimacy through official sources such as Bank Negara Malaysia and the Securities Commission Malaysia, and urged recent victims to contact the National Scam Response Center at 997.
local10.com
· 2025-12-08
The Broward Sheriff's Office warned of a rising bank impersonation scam in which callers posing as fraud investigators trick victims into withdrawing cash or surrendering debit cards and PINs. In recent months, the Pompano Beach District received over a dozen complaints with losses totaling thousands of dollars—including one victim who lost $15,000 and another couple who suffered over $9,000 in fraudulent charges after handing over their cards. Authorities emphasized that legitimate banks never request customers to withdraw money via ride-share services or surrender debit cards to third parties, and urged residents to hang up on suspicious calls and contact their banks directly using official numbers.
fox29.com
· 2025-12-08
A King of Prussia woman lost $6,430 in a jury duty scam after receiving a call from someone impersonating the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, who threatened her with arrest and kept her on the phone for nearly three hours while directing her to wire money. The scammers spoofed legitimate county phone numbers and used official badge numbers and the sheriff's name to create false urgency, with the victim reporting she nearly realized the deception multiple times but was intimidated into completing the transaction. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office confirmed this is a recurring scam affecting multiple victims, with at least one person losing $25,000.
greenwichsentinel.com
· 2025-12-08
At a July 2 Retired Men's Association meeting, computer expert Aaron Woodin presented "Don't Fall for It! Recognizing and Avoiding Scams," detailing how scammers exploit trust through tactics like false urgency, emotional manipulation, and enforced isolation. He identified common digital threats including fake event invitations and invoices, scam pop-ups, social media impersonations, phone-based impersonations of tech companies and government agencies, grandparent/romance scams, and SIM Swap attacks. Woodin advised victims to verify contact information independently, shut down suspicious screens, avoid calling numbers on suspicious invoices, add cyber fraud insurance riders, and contact mobile
freep.com
· 2025-12-08
From January through April 2025, the Federal Trade Commission received over 75,000 reports of government imposter scams, with scammers impersonating U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Social Security, Medicare, and the FTC itself to steal money via phone and text. Consumers lost approximately $204 million total, with median losses ranging from $650 overall to $12,000 for FTC impersonation scams, typically requested through gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, or banking information. Scammers exploit current concerns about immigration, drug trafficking, and tariffs by claiming intercepted packages contain drugs or threatening arrest warrants to pressure victims into immediate payment.
nypost.com
· 2025-12-08
Prime customers are being targeted by phishers impersonating Amazon to steal personal information such as social security numbers, bank details, and account credentials through fake emails, calls, and texts. In 2024, Amazon removed over 55,000 phishing websites and 12,000 fraudulent phone numbers, with scammers commonly claiming false purchase or account issues requiring verification, or threatening automatic subscription renewals at unexpected prices. Amazon recommends verifying purchases through official channels, using secure email verification features, and contacting the company directly if unsure about communications.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
A scammer hijacked a woman's Facebook account and impersonated her to target her friends with a fake $150,000 government grant scheme, nearly deceiving a retired tech worker into sending $2,500 in upfront fees. The scam involved the imposter posing as a "Global Empowerment" agent who requested personal information and payment for "approval and shipping," even fabricating photos of cash-filled FedEx boxes. The potential victim avoided financial loss by recognizing inconsistencies in the pitch and continuing the conversation to expose the scam tactics.
tampafp.com
· 2025-12-08
A multi-state fraud operation that stole $8.8 million from 235 predominantly elderly victims was dismantled, resulting in eight arrests in Polk County, Florida. The scheme involved three M&T Bank employees in Maryland who sold stolen customer data via Telegram to fraudsters, who then used the credentials to drain bank accounts and purchase luxury items. The perpetrators, including bank insiders Antonio Penn, Roshado Durrant, and others, face racketeering and related felony charges with bonds exceeding $1 million.
aol.com
· 2025-12-08
A 36-year-old Canadian man, Jia Hua Liu, was arrested in July after conducting a multi-state door-to-door scam targeting seniors across Ohio, Indiana, New Mexico, and Tennessee, defrauding victims of an estimated $309,000 total. One Charlestown, Indiana resident was tricked into withdrawing $27,000 from his retirement accounts and handing it over in cash; three additional attempted scams in Indiana, Kentucky, and Michigan were prevented by family members, potentially saving another $70,000 in losses. Liu was apprehended at Louisville airport while attempting to flee the country and faces charges including theft, fraud, conspiracy, an
livemint.com
· 2025-12-08
**Summary:**
Nearly 20 people in Hong Kong lost over HK$10 million in online romance scams within two weeks, with 40% of victims over age 60. One 70-year-old man lost his life savings of HK$3 million after a scammer posing as a woman built an online relationship with him over two months, using romantic messages and claims of cryptocurrency expertise to convince him to transfer funds. Hong Kong police warn the public to verify identities through video calls, avoid sending money to online strangers, and be skeptical of investment promises.
kiplinger.com
· 2025-12-08
A 2025 bipartisan report highlights that fraud and scams cost seniors $4.8 billion in 2024, with investment, cryptocurrency, and romance scams posing the greatest risks to older adults who are often targeted due to politeness, trust, and unfamiliarity with digital technologies. Common scams include Medicare fraud ($80.5 million in losses), imposter scams ($789 million in losses), phishing, and deepfakes, which cause not only financial devastation but also significant emotional and physical health impacts on victims.
dailyamerican.com
· 2025-12-08
Scammers employ constantly evolving tactics including fake emails, texts, and social media profiles to deceive victims, with Pennsylvanians losing approximately $400 million through text messaging scams alone. To avoid becoming victims, consumers should guard credit and debit cards, avoid clicking links from unknown senders, verify company contact information independently, refrain from posting vacation photos on social media, and be cautious during high-risk periods like summer travel and back-to-school shopping when scams increase. Victims can report scams to the Federal Trade Commission or FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center.
wobm.com
· 2025-12-08
Phone scams targeting New Jersey seniors have surged significantly, with scammers using sophisticated tactics like spoofed caller IDs and emotional manipulation to exploit older adults' willingness to engage in conversation and trust callers claiming to be family members or banks. Common schemes pressure victims to act quickly without verification, and scammers exploit seniors' unfamiliarity with modern fraud tactics. Protective measures include teaching seniors not to share information with suspicious callers, verifying numbers by hanging up and calling back independently, and contacting New Jersey's consumer affairs division or local police fraud departments for assistance.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
A phishing scam impersonates Microsoft security alerts by sending emails with links that appear to point to legitimate platforms like Google Docs or SharePoint but actually redirect users to fake Microsoft login pages designed to steal credentials. The scam uses urgent language, vague threats about account compromise, and sometimes modifies support contact information to deceive victims into providing sensitive information. Users can protect themselves by verifying sender addresses, hovering over links before clicking, only approving two-factor authentication requests they initiated, and reporting suspicious emails to Microsoft.
fbcnews.com.fj
· 2025-12-08
Impersonation and phishing scams are increasing in Fiji, with fraudsters pretending to be trusted organizations or individuals to steal personal information and money. The Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission warns the public to be cautious of urgent requests, suspicious links, and threats, and advises verifying sender identity through official channels and avoiding unexpected links. Various phishing methods are prevalent, including Business Email Compromise, spear phishing targeting specific individuals, smishing via SMS, and whaling targeting executives, with the FCCC urging vigilance and careful verification to prevent victimization.
chieftain.com
· 2025-12-08
Pueblo law enforcement warned residents of multiple scams in circulation: one involving phone calls impersonating bank officials requesting Bitcoin ATM payments (sometimes claiming child exploitation on the victim's computer), and another using fake UPS text messages with malicious links claiming failed delivery attempts. Authorities advised residents never to share personal or financial information via phone, email, or text, and to report suspicious communications to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center or Federal Trade Commission.
irishpost.com
· 2025-12-08
Police reported a surge in romance scams conducted through online dating platforms and social media, where fraudsters build trust with victims over weeks or months before fabricating emergencies and requesting money. Victims, often left emotionally distressed and financially devastated after losing significant savings, are manipulated into sending funds via fabricated medical crises, travel expenses, or personal emergencies. Police warn against key red flags including avoidance of in-person meetings, claims of overseas locations, rapid expressions of love, and requests for money or cryptocurrency, emphasizing that legitimate relationships should never begin with financial requests.
whec.com
· 2025-12-08
One in three Americans were scammed in the past year, with losses totaling $12.5 billion—a 25% increase from the prior year, according to the FTC. The most common scams are investment and imposter schemes, such as fraudsters impersonating trusted companies like Geek Squad to obtain banking information and personal data; key red flags include pressure to act urgently, requests for sensitive information like social security numbers, and directing victims to grant computer access. Consumers should never disclose personal information to unsolicited callers, utilize free credit monitoring services, and take advantage of free weekly credit reports from major bureaus to protect themselves.
yesweekly.com
· 2025-12-08
An increasing wave of AI-generated celebrity romance scams has defrauded Americans of millions of dollars, with victims including a 73-year-old who lost over $100,000 to a fake Kevin Costner on Facebook and an elderly woman scammed by a deepfake Liam Neeson voice. According to FBI data, Americans reported $672 million in losses to romance and confidence scams in 2024 alone, with elderly victims averaging $83,000 per person, though many cases go unreported due to embarrassment. The article emphasizes that while scammers continue to evolve their tactics using new technology and platforms, vigilance and skepticism—particularly about uns
wealthsolutionsreport.com
· 2025-12-08
Ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals face increasingly sophisticated scams that exploit publicly available data, AI technology, and deep social engineering to target them with highly personalized fraud schemes. The article identifies seven major scam types affecting wealthy Americans: whaling (executive phishing), deepfake-driven impersonation and family emergency scams, synthetic identity fraud, tax and authority impersonation scams, and romance scams—each using tailored personal details and urgent requests to extract sensitive information, authorize fraudulent transfers, or manipulate victims into fake investments. Wealth managers and advisors are advised to educate clients on red flags including unusual communication changes, urgent financial requests from trusted sources, and demands
kgun9.com
· 2025-12-08
Technical support scams disproportionately affect elderly victims, representing approximately 60% of cases in Pima County, Arizona. A 62-year-old Green Valley man lost $53,000 after responding to a fake Bank of America text directing him to withdraw funds and mail them to Florida; authorities recovered the full amount by intercepting the packages in New Mexico. The Pima County Sheriff's Department reports 260 tech support scams out of 550 total fraud cases this year and advises residents to avoid clicking unsolicited links, never provide banking information to callers, and hang up immediately on suspected scammers before verifying any request directly with their bank.
unfilteredwithkiran.com
· 2025-12-08
Louisiana residents are warned of a summer surge in scams including vacation rental fraud, AI voice cloning impersonations, toll violation/DMV phishing texts, and jury duty scams. Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics—from fake travel listings requiring upfront wire transfers to AI-generated voices claiming relatives are in emergencies—to steal identities and drain bank accounts. Authorities recommend victims verify requests through official channels, resist immediate action, and never provide personal information to unsolicited contacts.
ksro.com
· 2025-12-08
Santa Rosa Police arrested 30-year-old Zhishen Zheng, identified as a courier in a tech support scam that defrauded a 74-year-old resident of $43,000. The victim was lured by a pop-up ad and manipulated by impersonators posing as security agents and FTC officers into withdrawing cash from her bank, which Zheng then collected from her home. Zheng has been charged with financial elder abuse and grand theft.
foxnews.com
· 2025-12-08
A sophisticated malvertising campaign on Facebook has been deceiving users with fake ads impersonating popular cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance and MetaMask, using celebrity faces such as Elon Musk to appear legitimate. When users click these ads, they are directed to counterfeit websites that trick them into downloading malware disguised as desktop applications, which then installs a silent server capable of receiving malicious instructions while evading detection. The campaign, which has been running for several months and involves hundreds of fake Facebook accounts posting thousands of ads daily, primarily targets men interested in technology and finance, particularly in Bulgaria and Slovakia.
legaltalknetwork.com
· 2025-12-08
This is an educational podcast episode featuring cybersecurity expert Steve Weisman discussing scam prevention and identification strategies. The episode covers various scam types (including VA imposter and "free piano" scams), the role of AI in modern fraud schemes, and protective measures such as a "zero trust" verification approach where all transactions—particularly checks—must be independently confirmed before trusting them.
upi.com
· 2025-12-08
According to Pew Research Center data, nearly 75% of U.S. adults experience online scams or cyber attacks weekly, with Americans reporting over $16.6 billion in scam losses during 2024. Common attacks include fraudulent credit card charges, counterfeit purchases without refunds, personal information breaches, and scam calls/texts that trick victims into sharing personal data, with young adults aged 18-29 experiencing the highest victimization rates despite the perception that older adults are most vulnerable.
cybershack.com.au
· 2025-12-08
Research from Trend Micro reveals that 1 in 4 Australians have fallen victim to online scams, with 30% of victims only discovering the fraud after losing money or not receiving goods. Scammers increasingly exploit social media, messaging apps, and mobile phones—which nearly half of Australian users operate without security software—using tactics like fake marketplace products, impersonation, and mid-conversation app switching to appear legitimate. The article recommends Australians verify sources, avoid switching apps during sensitive conversations, use mobile security software, pause before clicking suspicious links, and stay informed about evolving scam tactics.
newskarnataka.com
· 2025-12-08
Two elderly men in Udupi district lost nearly ₹2 lakh to cyber fraudsters in separate incidents. A 71-year-old lost ₹98,000 when fraudsters posing as Army officers convinced him to fill online forms during a rental listing inquiry, then accessed his account credentials to make unauthorized withdrawals. A 59-year-old lost ₹90,000 when someone impersonating an insurance company representative sent him a fraudulent payment link for alleged premium dues; both cases were reported to local police.
newskarnataka.com
· 2025-12-08
Two elderly men in Udupi district were defrauded of nearly ₹2 lakh in separate cyber scams: a 71-year-old lost ₹98,000 after being contacted by fraudsters posing as Army officers who convinced him to fill online forms and gain access to his banking credentials through a property rental platform, while a 59-year-old lost ₹90,000 to scammers impersonating insurance representatives who sent a fraudulent payment link for alleged premium dues. Both cases were reported to local police and filed under BNS and IT Act violations.
newskarnataka.com
· 2025-12-08
A Mangaluru resident lost ₹22,59,613 to an online trading scam that began in October 2024 after he clicked a link from a Facebook video featuring a deepfake of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Multiple fraudsters posing as traders and bank officials contacted him over several months, convincing him to make repeated transfers under false pretenses including taxes, penalties, and money laundering threats. The victim filed a police complaint in March 2025 when he realized no profits or withdrawals would materialize, and investigations are ongoing at Kankanady Town Police Station.
thevibes.com
· 2025-12-08
A 54-year-old senior university lecturer in Malaysia lost RM172,170 across two separate scams: RM162,170 to a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment platform called "cryptoproe" he was lured into via a fake Hong Kong woman on social media, and RM10,000 (partially) to a parcel delivery scam orchestrated through an online romance. In a separate incident, a 67-year-old engineer lost RM230,000 to a fake stock market investment scheme called "Elite Group" promoted via WhatsApp, which promised unusually high returns but repeatedly requested additional payments. All cases are being investigated under Malaysia's Penal Code Section
kiplinger.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational guide presents 12 tips for recognizing and preventing fraud and scams, which evolve constantly and target both finances and personal data. Key recommendations include verifying unexpected bank contacts through official channels, questioning urgent messages, staying alert to scams tied to current events, regularly monitoring account activity, setting up transaction alerts, using strong passwords, and enabling multifactor authentication. The advice emphasizes that while fraud is prevalent—ranging from phishing calls to credit card theft—proactive vigilance can help individuals sidestep many scams and quickly identify compromised accounts to minimize damage.
cryptotimes.io
· 2025-12-08
FinCEN warned banks that cryptocurrency ATMs are increasingly used for money laundering and elder fraud schemes, with criminal organizations including Mexican drug cartels exploiting these machines' minimal verification requirements. In 2024, the FBI received nearly 11,000 fraud complaints involving crypto ATMs resulting in $246 million in losses, with scammers typically impersonating tech support or government officials to trick elderly victims into withdrawing cash and sending it to untraceable digital wallets. FinCEN is urging financial institutions to monitor suspicious crypto ATM activity and support proposed legislation that would impose transaction limits and require fraud warnings at these kiosks.
express.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
Cybercriminals are exploiting the summer holiday season in the UK through sophisticated scams including AI-generated fake travel websites, bogus delivery notifications (parcel scam searches up 400%), and fraudulent accommodation bookings, with victims losing hundreds to thousands of pounds and risking identity theft and account compromise. August is identified as a peak fraud month when people's guards are lowered by holiday distractions, and sharing travel details online—such as boarding passes on social media—further exposes victims to targeted attacks and personal data theft.
birminghammail.co.uk
· 2025-12-08
ITV Good Morning Britain correspondent Noel Phillips lost nearly $30,000 of his life savings in a sophisticated bank impersonation scam where fraudsters called posing as Chase Bank representatives, convinced him his account was compromised, and manipulated him into transferring funds to accounts they claimed were in his name. Phillips was subsequently let go from Good Morning Britain days later as part of the broadcaster's £15 million budget cuts. The incident highlights how scammers exploit the appearance of legitimacy by routing calls through actual bank systems and manipulating victims into keeping the fraud secret from bank staff.
boredpanda.com
· 2025-12-08
This article discusses various scams and questionable spending habits that millennials fall victim to, including multilevel marketing schemes, online sports betting, rage bait engagement, fake detox products, and premium food delivery services. The piece compiles Reddit comments from millennials admitting to these scams, though commenters debate whether some items (like detox products and food delivery) are actual scams or simply poor financial decisions and that similar issues affected previous generations.
sg.finance.yahoo.com
· 2025-12-08
A 2025 Payments Canada study found that 13% of Canadians experienced payment fraud over six months, with disproportionately higher rates among newcomers (25%) and younger adults aged 18-34. Cash fraud incidents were nearly three times more common than credit card fraud, driven by counterfeiting, pickpocketing, and scams such as romance schemes and advance fee frauds, though 65% of reported losses under $500 were fully reimbursed by financial institutions.
morningstar.com
· 2025-12-08
An 80-year-old man nearly lost $40,000 to a sophisticated FTC impersonation scam that began with a text message about a fraudulent Apple Pay charge, which led him to call fake bank representatives who convinced him he owed money and connected him to supposed FTC officials. His daughter-in-law intervened by explaining that banks don't have direct FTC lines, government agencies contact people by mail (not phone), and fraud liability is capped at $50, successfully stopping him from withdrawing cash for prepaid debit cards. The article highlights that seniors are particularly vulnerable to scams due to cognitive decline and isolation, accounting for over $3 billion in annual losses, an
ftc.gov
· 2025-12-08
FTC reports document a surge in imposter scams targeting retirees, with scammers posing as trusted government agencies and businesses to drain bank accounts and retirement funds through fake security alerts and false criminal accusations. From 2020 to 2024, reports of older adults losing $10,000 or more increased fourfold, while reports of losses exceeding $100,000 increased nearly sevenfold. These scams exploit older adults' vigilance about financial security by creating false urgency through phone calls and fabricated crises, instructing victims to transfer funds, use Bitcoin ATMs, or hand cash to couriers—tactics the real FTC and legitimate companies never use.
fidelity.com
· 2025-12-08
This educational article explains how to protect against text-based scams, which fraudsters increasingly use to impersonate financial institutions and lure victims into clicking malicious links that expose personal information. The guide advises recognizing suspicious texts through warning signs like urgent language, unfamiliar numbers, and requests for personal information; not engaging with or replying to suspicious messages; and contacting financial institutions directly through official channels if legitimacy is uncertain.
thepress.net
· 2025-12-08
Fraudsters stole over $12.5 billion from Americans over 55 in 2024, a 25% increase from $10 billion in 2023, according to the FTC's Consumer Sentinel Network report. Seniors are targeted due to limited online experience, accumulated wealth, and social isolation, with common scams including grandparent schemes, romance scams, impersonation of government agencies or utilities, tech support fraud, home repair scams, and cryptocurrency schemes. Experts advise that pressure to act quickly is a hallmark of scams, and legitimate government agencies and corporations typically do not contact people via unsolicited text messages or calls demanding immediate payment.
wmnf.org
· 2025-12-08
A U.S. Senate Aging Committee report found that seniors lost over $4.8 billion to fraud and scams last year, with Senator Rick Scott warning the actual figure may be higher due to underreporting. Miami-Dade County leaders highlighted rising scams including condo/HOA fraud and cybercrime, with one case involving a man in his 60s losing $400,000 to cybercrime, and cautioned that artificial intelligence is increasing scam sophistication. Authorities urged seniors to avoid sharing personal information over the phone and report suspected fraud to law enforcement immediately.
fortuneindia.com
· 2025-12-08
**Incident:** Cisco fell victim to a vishing (voice phishing) attack on July 24, in which an attacker impersonated a company representative and gained access to a third-party CRM system, exposing basic user profile information including names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, and user IDs for an undisclosed number of users. The attacker did not access passwords, confidential data, or proprietary information, and Cisco immediately terminated the actor's access and notified affected users. The article emphasizes that vishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated with AI-enhanced voice impersonation and provides protective measures including never sharing personal data over phone calls, verifying
wisn.com
· 2025-12-08
A nationwide gold coin scam victimized more than 50 people in Wisconsin, resulting in over $15 million in losses. A New Berlin couple lost $526,095 after scammers posing as U.S. Treasury officials convinced them to convert their cash to gold coins for protection; however, they stopped a fourth transfer after seeing a news report and contacted police, who arrested courier Roshan Shah during a sting operation when he attempted to pick up a decoy package filled with rocks instead of gold coins.
centraloregondaily.com
· 2025-12-08
The Bend Police Department issued an alert about a surge in scams costing residents over $100,000 in July 2025 alone, with 243 reported incidents year-to-date. Scammers impersonated banks and government agencies, using urgency tactics and transportation services (Uber) to direct victims to withdraw cash, purchase gift cards or cryptocurrency, or transfer funds to unknown accounts, with individual losses ranging from $25 to $26,000. The police department advised residents to verify calls directly with their banks, avoid transferring money via Bitcoin ATMs or gift cards, and report suspicious activity to law enforcement and the FBI.