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salinapost.com · 2026-03-10

Local government agencies warn public of recent scams- Salina Post

Salina Post Local government agencies are informing the public about scams that have surfaced amongst the public. The 28th Judicial District Pretrial Services has received information of scammers ma...

Phishing Robocalls / Phone Scams

newsroom.paypal-corp.com · 2026-03-10

Common Scams and How to Stop Them - PayPal Newsroom

PayPal and Venmo take our commitment to protect our customers very seriously, and we want to arm you with the information you need to stay safe. Scammers are getting smarter, but so can you. Bad actor...

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fox23.com · 2026-03-10

BBB looks back on the top 5 scams of 2025 | News - fox23.com

FOX23 is sharing a list of the top scams of 2025. The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Oklahoma just released the list and these scams could still catch you or a loved one off guard this year. FOX23...

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lakecountyexam.com · 2026-03-10

Savvy Senior: Top senior scams and how to avoid them | Crime | lakecountyexam.com

Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? - Almost 80 Dear...

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wbbjtv.com · 2026-03-10

Spam texts hitting Americans at record pace; experts share tips to avoid 'smishing' scams

JACKSON, Tenn. — Scam text messages are being reported to the Better Business Bureau in growing numbers, and experts say the problem is getting worse. Robokiller reports Americans are receiving more ...

Bank Impersonation Phishing Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness

nbcnews.com · 2026-03-09

Signal and WhatsApp users face sweeping Russian phishing push, Dutch agencies warn

Russian intelligence agencies are conducting a large-scale phishing campaign targeting Signal and WhatsApp users globally, using fake support accounts to steal login credentials and take over accounts belonging to government officials, journalists, and other high-profile individuals. The Dutch intelligence agencies report that Dutch government employees have already been compromised, with similar warnings previously issued by Germany and Google regarding attacks on Ukrainian military personnel and German officials. The phishing attacks exploit the apps' security features—particularly Signal's privacy design that hides phone numbers—making fraudulent "support" messages appear legitimate to users.

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noticias.foxnews.com · 2026-03-09

Why widows and divorced women are targets for retirement scams - Fox News

International Women's Day celebrates empowerment, independence and resilience. However, people rarely talk about a difficult reality. Women navigating major life transitions, especially widows and div...

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macaudailytimes.com.mo · 2026-03-09

Total scam losses of MOP300 million last year nearly match 2023 record

PJ director Sit Chong Meng The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported that the number of online fraud cases last year totaled 810, reflecting a downward trend, yet noted that total losses have returned to th...

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wcax.com · 2026-03-09

IRS scams spiking during tax time - WCAX

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - With tax season underway, scammers are wasting no time in trying to get your hard-earned money. Aggressive robocalls have been surging, with criminals impersonating the IRS a...

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finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-09

Ever sent money on Venmo or Zelle? Payment app scams are rising - Yahoo Finance

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. If you’re one of the hundreds of millions of Americans who use payment apps, you’ve probably wondere...

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boston.com · 2026-03-09

Boston police issue scam warning for fake parking violations

Boston police are warning the public about a scam involving parking violation notices which falsely appear to be from Boston Municipal Court. The fraudulent notices were not issued by the court or an...

Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness

fox29.com · 2026-03-09

New toll scam uses fake texts from Philadelphia Courts

SYMBOL - 05 July 2024, Berlin: A woman holds a smartphone in her hand. Photo: Helena Dolderer/dpa (Photo by Helena Dolderer/picture alliance via Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Court ha...

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butlerradio.com · 2026-03-09

State SenatorElderVogel Hosting Scams Seminar - ButlerRadio.com

An event is being held later this week that aims to protect senior residents from scams that are circulating. State Senator Elder Vogel is hosting an Elder Scams and Prevention seminar Monday at 11 a...

Robocalls / Phone Scams General Elder Fraud Scam Awareness

aol.com · 2026-03-09

Why widows and divorced women are targets for retirement scams- AOL.com

International Women's Day celebrates empowerment, independence and resilience. However, people rarely talk about a difficult reality. Women navigating major life transitions, especially widows and div...

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ckom.com · 2026-03-09

LISTEN: Finance expert stresses importance of reporting fraud | 650 CKOM

It’s Fraud Prevention Month, an important time to highlight scam attempts right here in Saskatchewan. Recent data from Saskatchewan RCMP shows fraud reports in the province rose 81 per cent between 2...

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radiomoldova.md · 2026-03-08

Police shut down Chișinău call center linked to 1,000-operator global fraud ring

Social Authorities in Moldova have dismantled a sophisticated call center in Chișinău used to orchestrate large-scale romance scams. The operation targeted victims primarily in Australia, India, and ...

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abc7ny.com · 2026-03-08

Don't be a victim of extortion! Know the signs for Consumer Protection Week - abc7NY

It's National Consumer Protection Week, and 7 On Your Side is helping consumers dodge fraud. According to the most recent data available, the Federal Trade Commissioner says the number of scams repor...

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foxnews.com · 2026-03-08

Be aware of extortion scam emails claiming your data is stolen - Fox News

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. You open your inbox and see a message that instantly makes your stomach drop. Someone claims they have your passwords,...

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aol.com · 2026-03-08

Florida, Arizona Senators Launch War On Scammers With “National Slam The Scam Day”

A bipartisan coalition in the U.S. Senate is taking a stand against the rising tide of financial fraud by officially designating March 5th as “National Slam the Scam Day.” Led by Chairman Rick Scott a...

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coloradosun.com · 2026-03-08

What's Working: Imposter- scam complaints decline in Colorado, but consumer complaints hit record

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aol.com · 2026-03-08

Six arrested in gold coin scheme targetingseniors, Friendswood PD says - AOL.com

Suspects who posed as federal employees in order to defraud vulnerable people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars have been arrested, according to the Friendswood Police Department. Calling it an...

Government Impersonation Law Enforcement Impersonation Robocalls / Phone Scams Financial Crime

straitstimes.com · 2026-03-07

How South-east Asia became home to the world's scam farms | The Straits Times

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments The KK Park complex, a scam hub, in Myanmar’s eastern Myawaddy township, as pictured from Mae Sot district in Thailand’s border province o...

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patronis.house.gov · 2026-03-07

CONSUMER ALERT*** Congressman Patronis Warns Consumers of Computer Takeover Scams

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Patronis is warning residents about a sharp increase in computer takeover scams that are targeting individuals and families across the country. These scams are becoming ...

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cbsnews.com · 2026-03-07

Arrests made in home repair scams targetingelderlyBerkeley residents - CBS News

Police in Berkeley arrested three people in connection with a home repair scam targeting the city's elderly residents, saying they are searching for additional suspects. Around 11:50 a.m. Monday, off...

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newstalkkgvo.com · 2026-03-07

How A Montana Woman Exploited HerElderlyParents' Finances - Newstalk KGVO

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On March 4, 2026, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced that a Big Horn County woman received a 10-year deferred imposition of sentence and was ordered to pay $101,17...

Phishing Medicare Fraud Robocalls / Phone Scams General Elder Fraud Scam Awareness

americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07

True crime, fakeromance: Inside one victim's fight with banks | American Banker

An elderly man with dementia was systematically drained of $337,000 in a sophisticated, Cyprus-based "romance scam" that some banks failed to stop — and instead are retaining high-powered defense lawy...

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miltonnow.ca · 2026-03-07

Police warning ofRomance Scams during Fraud Prevention Month | FM101 Milton Now

Police are reminding residents to stay vigilant against romance scams as part of Fraud Prevention Month, warning that the schemes can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Romance scams typicall...

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bleepingcomputer.com · 2026-03-07

Ghanain man pleads guilty to role in $100 million fraud ring - Bleeping Computer

A Ghanaian national pleaded guilty to his role in a massive fraud ring that stole over $100 million from victims across the United States through business email compromise attacks and romance scams. ...

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americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07

What do banks owe victims ofromance scams? - American Banker

Tainted loveRomance scams put banks in a bad spot, as our Kate Berry writes. She recounts the story of one victim who lost almost $350,000 over the course of several years. The scammers systematically...

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ullaw.ca · 2026-03-07

Toronto Man Charged in $2.5M Investment Scam Impacting Locals - UL Lawyers

An image of downtown Toronto where the investment scam suspect was charged. Image: CityNews Toronto A 40-year-old Toronto man, Sergiy Shchavyelyev, has been arrested at the heart of an alleged $2.5 ...

Investment Fraud Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness Financial Crime

republicmonitor.com · 2026-03-06

BBB Tips: Protect your heart and your wallet fromromance scams

ST. LOUIS — Looking for love? The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends being on the lookout for romance scams when dating online, as artificial intelligence tools and cryptocurrency are adding new ...

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daytondailynews.com · 2026-03-06

Don't fall for these common computer scams- Dayton Daily News

In my computer service business, we regularly get calls from users that have been scammed. Some have let a remote scammer onto their computer and get their data/passwords stolen, while some get taken ...

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irs.gov · 2026-03-06

Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2026: IRS reminds taxpayers to watch out for dangerous threats

IR-2026-30, March 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced its annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, bus...

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eplocalnews.org · 2026-03-06

How scammers are stealing millions in Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie police are seeing a surge in scams that can appear legitimate — until the money is gone. Residents and businesses reported losing $7.8 million to fraud in 2025, up from $2.3 million in 2...

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wftv.com · 2026-03-06

'That was my nest egg': Retired Daytona Beach woman scammed out of $135000 - WFTV

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla — A Daytona Beach woman fell victim to a scam that’s changed her life forever. “I’m terrified. I can’t eat. I can’t sleep. That was, you know, that was my nest egg,” said Carol Ann...

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walesonline.co.uk · 2026-03-06

Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters nearly lost thousands to scam- Wales Online

Melanie Walters says she could have lost a lot of money Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters, who played Gwen in the hit show, has revealed she almost fell victim to a scam that could have cost her th...

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macaudailytimes.com.mo · 2026-03-06

Woman allegedly defrauds over MOP1.1 million while claiming fee of MOP2,200

An Indonesian woman is under investigation for allegedly defrauding six victims of more than MOP1.1 million by posing as a Taobao customer service representative. The 35-year-old suspect, a domestic ...

Money Mules / Laundering Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness

pictouadvocate.com · 2026-03-06

'It's certainly been an eye opener':Seniorslearn tips on avoiding scams at special New ...

Goodwin photo New Glasgow Regional Police Const. Ken MacDonald, left, chats with Kathleen Campbell during a Safe Senior Police Academy event at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. It’s important for ...

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einpresswire.com · 2026-03-06

Attorney General's Office secures first conviction and sentence underElderJustice Unit

HELENA – A Big Horn County woman received a 10-year deferred imposition of sentence and was ordered to pay $101,171 in restitution for financially exploiting her mother and stepfather, Attorney Genera...

Phishing Medicare Fraud Robocalls / Phone Scams General Elder Fraud Scam Awareness

ofb.biz · 2026-03-05

FellFor It - Open for Business - OFB.biz

If there is anything as embarrassing as confessing one’s sins it has to be confessing one’s stupidities. Yet here we are. Instead of describing how well my cool new Starlink-based phone-internet setu...

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foxnews.com · 2026-03-05

Consumer Protection Week warns of legal data broker privacy threats - Fox News

Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. Every year during National Consumer Protection Week, you hear warnings about phishing emails, fake IRS calls and ident...

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readingeagle.com · 2026-03-05

Protect yourself from the latest scams in the age of AI - Reading Eagle

It’s no secret that older adults are often the targets of scams that seek to steal our personal or financial information. According to FBI data, individuals over age 60 submitted 140,000 complaints a...

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newstalkkzrg.com · 2026-03-05

Consumers urged to 'spot, avoid, and report' scams during National Consumer Protection Week

TOPEKA – In observance of National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 1–7, 2026, Kansas Attorney General Kobach is joining consumer advocates nationwide to educate and empower citizens to recogniz...

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washingtonjewishweek.com · 2026-03-05

SeniorResources: Scams AffectingSeniors- Washington Jewish Week

Everyone has been told not to share personal information with strangers or give money for a scenario that seems too good to be true. Yet during 2024, scammers stole $12.5 billion from Americans, accor...

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aol.com · 2026-03-05

ModernDating Scams: 7 Money Schemes Men Fall For on Apps Every Day - AOL

The digital dating world feels exciting, fast, and full of possibilities, almost like walking into a crowded party where someone interesting might be waiting across the room. But not every smiling pro...

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theweek.com · 2026-03-05

The rise of Asian scams tates | The Week

A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted 62 ...

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orilliamatters.com · 2026-03-04

Love may be in the air but so areromance scams, police warn - Orillia News

NEWS RELEASE BARRIE POLICE SERVICE *********************** Romance scams affect people of all ages and backgrounds, often leaving victims emotionally and financially harmed. These scams typically ...

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barrie360.com · 2026-03-04

Barrie police warn about how to spot and avoidromance scams

Romance scams affect people of all ages and backgrounds, often leaving victims emotionally and financially harmed. These scams typically occur when someone creates a fake online identity to form a rel...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-04

US Prosecutors Seek $327K Crypto Forfeiture In 2024Romance Scam Case - Yahoo

Federal prosecutors in Massachusetts are moving to seize $327,829 in USDT tied to a romance crypto scam that drained a victim’s savings in late 2024. The scammer posed as a love interest, dangled a fa...

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decrypt.co · 2026-03-04

US Prosecutors Seek $327K Crypto Forfeiture Over Romance Scam - Decrypt

By Logan Hitchcock 2 min read Mar 2, 2026Mar 2, 2026 Prosecutors for the Massachusetts District of the U.S. Attorney’s Office are seeking the civil forfeiture of $327,829 in USDT as part of a money...

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