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newsroom.paypal-corp.com · 2026-03-10
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...
lakecountyexam.com · 2026-03-10
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...
Romance Scams Crypto Investment Scams Investment Fraud Lottery/Prize Scams Law Enforcement Impersonation Cryptocurrency Wire Transfer Gift Cards Check/Cashier's Check
wbbjtv.com · 2026-03-10
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 ...
cbs19news.com · 2026-03-10
As tax season continues, officials are reminding people to be cautious about sharing personal information to avoid becoming victims of scams. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- As tax season contin...
Government Impersonation Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency Gift Cards
insidehalton.com · 2026-03-10
A new Scotiabank poll has found that while young Canadians are confident about their ability to spot AI scams, they are also the most vulnerable. While many young Canadian adults feel confident they ...
theindependent.sg · 2026-03-10
SINGAPORE: Singapore saw fewer scams and cybercrime cases in 2025, but the threat remains serious. Police say scammers are still finding ways to reach victims, especially through cryptocurrency scheme...
noticias.foxnews.com · 2026-03-09
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...
macaudailytimes.com.mo · 2026-03-09
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...
wcax.com · 2026-03-09
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...
wsls.com · 2026-03-09
John Appicello, Anchor We’re working for you to expose social media scams. Misleading ads for “easy money” or “rapid weight loss” may wind up costing you your hard-earned money. Meta, the parent com...
finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-09
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...
boston.com · 2026-03-09
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...
fox29.com · 2026-03-09
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...
lavalnews.ca · 2026-03-09
A fraud artist living in Laval who was facing more than 30 charges in Atlantic Canada after taking part in a scheme to cheat senior citizens while posing as a policeman, a lawyer and a bail bondsman h...
butlerradio.com · 2026-03-09
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...
aol.com · 2026-03-09
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...
cdotrends.com · 2026-03-09
The Anantara Siam Bangkok hotel smells of jasmine and money. On the ground floor, at a corner table in a restaurant, Nutapone Apiluktoyanunt leans forward and says something that should concern every ...
ckom.com · 2026-03-09
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...
Romance Scams Crypto Investment Scams Investment Fraud Bank Impersonation Grandparent Scams Cryptocurrency Gift Cards Check/Cashier's Check Money Order / Western Union
patch.com · 2026-03-08
Today’s fraud landscape blends technology with emotional manipulation, making scams harder to spot and easier for criminals to scale. The Fairfax Scam Jam unpacks two of the fastest‑growing threats: r...
news.usps.com · 2026-03-08
National Consumer Protection Week was March 1-7, and Link shone a light on some of the many ways crooks, quacks and con artists ply their trade. This includes a new tool at their disposal: artificial...
abc7ny.com · 2026-03-08
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...
foxnews.com · 2026-03-08
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,...
finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-08
Tax season is already stressful for many people. The last thing you need is a fake text about your tax refund or a call claiming you owe money. For You: Stimulus Checks in the Form of Tax Refunds? W...
theguardian.com · 2026-03-08
Rogue operators draw in customers by advertising low prices, but when the work is done they invoice 10 times that sum Late on a Sunday night, you put your key into the front door and it snaps when yo...
Scam Awareness Bank Transfer
aol.com · 2026-03-08
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies in Hillsborough County have taken 40-year-old Min Chen into custody following a sting operation that halted an ongoing fraud scheme targeting an elderly resident. ...
aol.com · 2026-03-08
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...
coloradosun.com · 2026-03-08
Tamara Chuang Business/Technology Reporter Quick links: Why send spam to 7726 | Privacy screens and other tools | Junk fee complaints | DEN airport’s price-gouging policy | Take the reader poll | Ot...
straitstimes.com · 2026-03-07
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...
mexc.com · 2026-03-07
By now, most people involved in crypto are at least familiar with the concept of pig butchering, if not aware that it’s a growing problem with widespread consequences. However, what most won’t know i...
Romance Scams Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency
indiatechnologynews.in · 2026-03-07
New Delhi, 6th March, 2026: Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the results of its 2025 Security Initiative, highlighting the interception and ...
patronis.house.gov · 2026-03-07
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 ...
wcax.com · 2026-03-07
This report contains AI-generated images and videos created to show you the best ways to identify real versus AI. EAST TAWAS, Mich. (Aging Untold) — An 84-year-old TikTok creator who built a followin...
press-herald.com · 2026-03-07
Karen’s Korner, I wanted to include this article I read the other day for an update on Scams and Fraud: This is the article from the FBI website: Boston “Elder fraud is a growing problem and a shame...
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...
americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07
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...
miltonnow.ca · 2026-03-07
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...
americanbanker.com · 2026-03-07
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...
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 ...
ullaw.ca · 2026-03-07
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 ...
koaa.com · 2026-03-06
COLORADO (KOAA) — Scams and predatory tactics targeting the elderly across the United States and in Colorado continue to be a growing trend. The latest data available for scams in Colorado and the Un...
accc.gov.au · 2026-03-06
The National Anti-Scam Centre has released its latest fusion cell report today, detailing how a sector-wide crackdown on romance scams has helped to strengthen disruption efforts, enhance intelligence...
tradingview.com · 2026-03-06
Key takeawaysFederal authorities in North Carolina seized more than $61 million in USDT, revealing how pig-butchering schemes combine emotional manipulation with fraudulent crypto investment platforms...
womansworld.com · 2026-03-06
Beth Hyland never imagined she’d fall victim to a romance scam. But after meeting a man on Tinder who seemed perfect—too perfect—she lost $26,000 to an elaborate fraud scheme. The experience left her ...
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 ...
wkyt.com · 2026-03-06
LEXINGTON, Ky. — There are a wide variety of online scams that involve people trying to steal money or even your personal information. For today’s Good Question, a viewer asks, I’ve been playing swee...
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...
protos.com · 2026-03-06
By now, most people involved in crypto are at least familiar with the concept of pig butchering, if not aware that it’s a growing problem with widespread consequences. However, what most won’t know i...
Romance Scams Scam Awareness Cryptocurrency
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...
wftv.com · 2026-03-06
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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