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newstalkkgvo.com · 2026-03-07
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...
bleepingcomputer.com · 2026-03-07
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. ...
news.usps.com · 2026-03-07
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, which runs through Saturday, March 7, “People” is revisiting several recent situations where USPS employees sensed a scam and acted accordingly. •...
Lottery/Prize Scams Government Impersonation Phishing General Elder Fraud Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Check/Cashier's Check Money Order / Western Union
newswire.ca · 2026-03-07
79% of young Canadians know how to identify fraud, but 82% worry AI will result in more sophisticated financial scams TORONTO, March 6, 2026 /CNW/ - Most young Canadians believe they're able to spot ...
fox13news.com · 2026-03-06
Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office LITHIA, Fla. - The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with an organized fraud scheme targeting the elderly. What we ...
republicmonitor.com · 2026-03-06
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 ...
daytondailynews.com · 2026-03-06
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 ...
irs.gov · 2026-03-06
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...
eplocalnews.org · 2026-03-06
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...
walesonline.co.uk · 2026-03-06
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...
einpresswire.com · 2026-03-06
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...
ofb.biz · 2026-03-05
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...
teamhcso.com · 2026-03-05
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with an organized fraud scheme targeting an 81-year-old woman. On February 23, 2026, detectives were alerted that an 81-year-o...
foxnews.com · 2026-03-05
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...
readingeagle.com · 2026-03-05
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...
newstalkkzrg.com · 2026-03-05
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...
washingtonjewishweek.com · 2026-03-05
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...
orilliamatters.com · 2026-03-04
NEWS RELEASE BARRIE POLICE SERVICE *********************** Romance scams affect people of all ages and backgrounds, often leaving victims emotionally and financially harmed. These scams typically ...
Romance Scams Phishing Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer Gift Cards
barrie360.com · 2026-03-04
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...
Romance Scams Phishing Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer Gift Cards
nbcsandiego.com · 2026-03-04
Scammers can clone almost anyone’s voice by using artificial intelligence and then use it to fake emergencies, kidnappings or making pleas for money. Tania Luviano Hurwitz with NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 ...
pcmag.com · 2026-03-04
Tax season is prime time for distractions, fear, and financial stress in many households. Unfortunately, those factors create a perfect environment for online scams to flourish. That's why, from now t...
atlantanewsfirst.com · 2026-03-04
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fulton County officials are warning about fraudulent text messages requesting immediate payments for fake toll violations. Residents of Fulton County and the City ...
cnet.com · 2026-03-03
You're probably all too familiar with the words "potential spam" or "suspicious activity detected" or even a pop-up in Gmail that reads, "This message might be dangerous." That's because we are all po...
energized.edison.com · 2026-03-03
If you receive a call from a “Southern California Edison technician” threatening to immediately remove your meter unless you provide instant payment — stop, this is an urgency scam. Fraudsters often ...
Tech Support Scams Phishing Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Gift Cards Payment App Check/Cashier's Check
wxyz.com · 2026-03-03
(WXYZ) — The Michigan Attorney General's Office is warning residents of a new toll road phishing scam that is impersonating 36th District Court in Detroit. According to the AG's office, the latest sc...
minnlawyer.com · 2026-03-03
State adopts rapid injunction law to stop elder scams Depositphotos.com image Dan Emerson//March 2, 2026// In Brief Minnesota becomes the second state to enact a rapid financial exploitation injun...
wibw.com · 2026-03-03
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is encouraging consumers to “spot, avoid, and report” scams this week as part of National Consumer Protection Week. The week (March 1-7, 2026...
saharareporters.com · 2026-03-03
Authorities also stated that Mba is expected to face removal proceedings after completing his prison term. A 40-year-old Nigerian man who illegally resided in Houston, United States, has been sentenc...
irishtimes.com · 2026-03-02
A reader was pretty certain she was too savvy and smart to ever be taken in by scam artists – until she was, and lost tens of thousands of euro in a matter of minutes. Months on from when she fell vi...
mexc.com · 2026-03-02
Tether USDT News: $4.2 Billion Frozen as Global Authorities Intensify Crackdown on Stablecoin Misuse In a sweeping series of enforcement actions that underscore mounting global scrutiny of digital as...
news.usps.com · 2026-03-02
The Postal Inspection Service is reminding employees and customers during National Consumer Protection Week March 1-7 to beware of artificial intelligence scams. Scammers are now using artificial int...
finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-02
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is warning U.S. Postal Service customers that scams using artificial intelligence (AI) make old cons and tricks appear more...
mirror.co.uk · 2026-03-02
"It wasn’t simply one person trying their luck, but a system," says Tracy of her romance scammer Scrolling through her notifications on an online dating site, one caught Tracy Cray’s eye. ‘Ritchie’ w...
lasvegassun.com · 2026-03-02
GUEST COLUMN: By Donna West Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 2 a.m. Over the past several months, Nevada officials have issued several warnings about scams. In November and December alone, there were calls ...
Romance Scams Phishing Robocalls / Phone Scams General Elder Fraud Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Crypto ATM Wire Transfer Gift Cards Payment App
nj1015.com · 2026-03-01
NEW BRUNSWICK — Several individuals connected with Rutgers University were victims of a scam involving fake checks. Rutgers police say the victims received an email in their Rutgers email account fro...
Phishing Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Gift Cards Payment App Check/Cashier's Check
timesrepublican.com · 2026-03-01
As Chief of Police, our agency remains vigilant in providing information to our community members when we observe increasing crime trends. We look to track these occurrences not only to ensure we have...
Friendship Scams Government Impersonation Law Enforcement Impersonation Bank Impersonation Tech Support Scams Cryptocurrency Crypto ATM Gift Cards Cash Bank Transfer Payment App Check/Cashier's Check
blog.knowbe4.com · 2026-03-01
A friend posted this on Facebook and it came up on my feed. I know this person and I was so sorry to read. How horrific! I had no idea who was killed in the accident, so I clicked on the news story....
lifehacker.com · 2026-03-01
If you are planning spring or summer travel, you may want to slow down and pay close attention to the process. Scammers have a lot to gain by targeting travelers: The Federal Trade Commission tracked ...
Crypto Investment Scams Phishing Robocalls / Phone Scams Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer Gift Cards Payment App
abc15.com · 2026-03-01
PHOENIX — Scammers are using artificial intelligence to copy brand websites and trick shoppers into buying counterfeit products — or stealing their personal information entirely. Nearly 60% of brands...
ktar.com · 2026-03-01
DATA DOCTORS Feb 28, 2026, 5:00 AM | Updated: 11:36 am BY DATA DOCTORS KTAR.com Q: What are the latest tax scams to watch out for? A: Tax scams aren’t new — but the technology behind them has cha...
yahoo.com · 2026-03-01
An illegal alien from Nigeria living in Houston has been sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for his involvement in a $4 million fraud scheme. Leslie Chinedu Mba, 40, pleaded guilty on December 4...
dfpi.ca.gov · 2026-02-28
Last updated: Mar 4, 2026 @ 11:14 am It may seem daunting to keep up with technology these days. As it evolves, it seems to create more opportunities for criminals to exploit consumers. The scale of ...
Romance Scams Crypto Investment Scams Tech Support Scams Phishing Identity Theft Cryptocurrency Payment App Check/Cashier's Check
waff.com · 2026-02-28
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Randolph School closed on Thursday while looking into a reported financial extortion scam. In a letter to parents, the school said a faculty member had been targeted with th...
berkeleyside.org · 2026-02-28
Berkeley police say groups of sophisticated traveling scam artists have been targeting older residents for bogus home repairs, at times taking their marks for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Leer e...
cryptorank.io · 2026-02-28
Share: BitcoinWorld Cryptocurrency Kiosks Face Devastating Ban in Minnesota as Elder Fraud Cases Surge to $540,000 ST. PAUL, Minnesota — February 2025 — Minnesota legislators have initiated a groun...
skillet.lifehacker.com · 2026-02-28
Most of us believe that we would never, ever fall for a scam. We think we know the "tells," like poorly formulated communication that sounds urgent. Unfortunately, social engineering—tactics that prey...
gazettengr.com · 2026-02-28
“Now, Mba has prison to look forward to, followed by a one-way ticket back to Nigeria,” U.S. attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei said. “Now, Mba has prison to look forward to, followed by a one-way ticket ba...
jezebel.com · 2026-02-28
Of all the online locales where I could have met the scammer I recently spent more than a week chatting with, Nextdoor probably would have been near the bottom of my suspect list. It is, after all, a ...
yahoo.com · 2026-02-27
Romance scams targeting seniors generate over $1B in annual losses according to the FTC. Retirees are primary targets due to available funds and lower technological proficiency. The analyst who call...
rstreet.org · 2026-02-27
On a normal summer day in June, Manny Guerrero, a soft-spoken Vietnam War veteran living in Las Vegas, picked up the phone and was told he had beaten the odds and won. The voice on the other end claim...
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