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nbcsandiego.com · 2026-03-04

'Mom, I need money!': Beware of AI voice technology being used in scams- NBC 7 San Diego

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

Nope, the IRS Is Not Texting You: 7 Smart Ways to Avoid Tax Scams on Your Phone

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...

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fairfaxcounty.gov · 2026-03-04

Scammers Are at it Again! | Sheriff - Fairfax County

For the past several months, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office has been warning residents about phone scams in which criminals impersonate deputies. Victims report receiving calls claiming they miss...

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cnbc.com · 2026-03-04

The oldest baby boomers turn 80 this year — 4 money moves they shouldn't ignore - CNBC

The oldest boomers are reaching another decade in 2026 as they turn 80. When it comes to personal finance in your later years, you're less focused on growing wealth and more on preserving for you and...

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cnet.com · 2026-03-03

Study Finds Phishing Scams Are on the Rise, Accelerated by AI - CNET

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...

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energized.edison.com · 2026-03-03

How to Avoid and Report Scams- Energized by Edison

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 ...

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consumerbankers.com · 2026-03-03

CBA Recognizes Over 60 Lawmakers as “Fraud Fighters” - consumerbankers.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) is proud to recognize the following lawmakers as Fraud Fighters for their important work to combat fraud and scams – helping to protect Americ...

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yahoo.com · 2026-03-03

US Prosecutors Seek $327K Crypto Forfeiture OverRomance Scam- Yahoo

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 laundering scheme that victimized the user of an online...

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saharareporters.com · 2026-03-03

Nigerian Man Jailed In US For 19 Years Over $4millionRomance Scam, Business Fraud

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...

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irishtimes.com · 2026-03-02

'I feel so stupid': Victim's shame atfallingfor 'classic' €30000 invoice scam- The Irish Times

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...

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news.usps.com · 2026-03-02

There's a new way scammers are targeting victims – USPS Employee News

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...

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lasvegassun.com · 2026-03-02

Seniors at particular risk of being scam victims - Las Vegas Sun News

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 ...

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asianews.network · 2026-03-02

Cambodian authorities detain 81 scams uspects in capital raid; claim 220k have fled

March 2, 2026 PHNOM PENH – In one of the latest major raids of the current anti-scam campaign, authorities arrested 81 foreigners in Borey Peng Huoth, Prek Pra commune, Chbar Ampov district, Phnom Pe...

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findarticles.com · 2026-03-02

Minnesota Moves To Ban Crypto ATMs Statewide - FindArticles

Minnesota lawmakers are advancing a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs, arguing that the machines have become a fast conduit for scammers to siphon money from vulnerable residents, especially seniors. The pro...

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eccalifornian.com · 2026-03-02

Consumers deserve truth and justice | The East County Californian

Recently, our office secured a major victory on behalf of Californians who were misled by Vivint Solar’s sales and contracting practices. As part of a multi-county enforcement action, the company agre...

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mexc.com · 2026-03-01

$580M in Crypto Seized as U.S. Targets Global Scam Networks | MEXC News

In a major escalation of the fight against crypto-enabled fraud, U.S. authorities announced the seizure of more than $580 million in digital assets from Southeast Asia-based scam networks. The action...

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timesrepublican.com · 2026-03-01

Online fraud prevention tips | News, Sports, Jobs - Times Republican

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...

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lifehacker.com · 2026-03-01

How Scammers Are Using AI to Target Travelers - Lifehacker

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 ...

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ksat.com · 2026-03-01

Bexar County sheriff warns of cryptocurrency scams after elderly couple loses $25K - KSAT

Andrea K. Moreno, Digital Journalist Madalynn Lambert, Reporter Everett Allen, Photojournalist BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar is warning the community about a cryptocurre...

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ktar.com · 2026-03-01

Protect yourself from surging AI tax scams as criminals use voice cloning, deepfakes

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...

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sg.finance.yahoo.com · 2026-03-01

A New York woman lost nearly $1M in aromance scam — here are the red flags she missed ...

A search for love shouldn’t cost you your life savings — but for a growing number of Americans, it does. That’s what happened to Jackie Crenshaw, from Connecticut. She told ABC 7 News that while she ...

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calhounjournal.com · 2026-03-01

Steve Marshall Urges Caution asRomance Scams Continue Targeting Online Dating Users

Montgomery, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is encouraging residents to exercise extreme caution when using online dating platforms, warning that scammers are increasingly targeting indiv...

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aol.com · 2026-03-01

High-powered professional woman lost nearly $1M to alove scam — here are the red flags ...

A search for love shouldn’t cost you your life savings — but for a growing number of Americans, it does. That’s what happened to Jackie Crenshaw, from Connecticut. She told ABC 7 News that while she ...

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straitstimes.com · 2026-03-01

Cambodian authorities detain 81 scams uspects in capital raid - Straitstimes.com

Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments The authorities detained 81 people and seized phones, computers and wigs. PHOTO: THE PHNOMH PENH POST/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Published Feb 28...

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dfpi.ca.gov · 2026-02-28

The New Era of Tech-Enabled Scams- DFPI - CA.gov

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 ...

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psychologytoday.com · 2026-02-28

Why We Fall for Scams | Psychology Today

Posted February 27, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch “Sorry, I’m running late for lunch, I’ll see you soon,” the text reads. Confused, you write back, “I’m sorry, you have the wrong number.” “Oh,...

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wxyz.com · 2026-02-28

USPIS warns of AI-related scams ahead of National Consumer Protection Week - WXYZ

Next week is National Consumer Protection Week, and Americans lost $1.2 billion from scams in 2025. It's a sobering statement, and one of the reasons the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is rai...

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noozhawk.com · 2026-02-28

Men Arrested on Suspicion of Trying to Scam ElderlyWoman | Local News | Noozhawk

Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies arrested two men on Tuesday who are accused of trying to scam an elderly Santa Barbara woman out of thousands of dollars. Khushal Singh, 21, of Tracy and Gup...

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cryptorank.io · 2026-02-28

Cryptocurrency Kiosks Face Devastating Ban in Minnesota asElder FraudCases Surge to ...

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...

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skillet.lifehacker.com · 2026-02-28

How AI Is MakingRomance Scams Even More Dangerous - Lifehacker

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...

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jezebel.com · 2026-02-28

My Week With a Nextdoor Catphish Scammer - Jezebel

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 ...

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cyprus-mail.com · 2026-02-28

Man swindled out of almost €7000 in phone scam- Cyprus Mail

Police on Thursday were investigating a complaint by a person reporting to have been swindled out of nearly €7,000 from a caller pretending to be working with Revolut. Authorities said the victim, a ...

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yahoo.com · 2026-02-27

The Top Scams Retirees Fall For Every Time - Yahoo

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...

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rstreet.org · 2026-02-27

“I've Been Scammed, Now What?”: The Growing Crisis Facing Everyday Americans

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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va.gov · 2026-02-27

Helping comrades avoid scams- VA.gov

By Melanie Nelson, Public Affairs Officer February 26, 2026 In today’s digital world, you are more likely to have your identity stolen than your car stolen or your home burglarized. As a Veteran, y...

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wlwt.com · 2026-02-27

Residents report scammers claiming to be paramedics, demanding money using AI - WLWT

Sheriff's offices in Warren and Butler counties are warning residents about a rise in imposter scams involving callers posing as officials and demanding payment. A lieutenant with the Warren County S...

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recordedfuture.com · 2026-02-27

Recorded Future Expands Coverage of Scams and Financial Fraud with Money Mule ...

Recorded Future is expanding its payment fraud prevention capabilities through a partnership with CYBERA, the industry leader in detecting and verifying data on scam-linked bank accounts. Available f...

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fox26houston.com · 2026-02-27

Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts

The U.S. Department of Justice seal. (Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images) HOUSTON - A man who was in Houston illegally has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for his role in a r...

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thenational.com.pg · 2026-02-27

Lovein the time of scams: Onlineromancetraps in PNG | The National

LOVE is a universal human desire. It connects people, builds families, and strengthens communities. Yet in today’s digital age, even the most intimate feelings can be exploited. Across Papua New Gu...

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independent.com · 2026-02-27

Deputies Arrest Two in Alleged $50000 Scam TargetingElderlySanta Barbara Resident

Two 21-year-old suspects were arrested Tuesday after sheriff’s deputies intervened in what authorities described as an attempted scam targeting an elderly Santa Barbara resident for tens of thousands ...

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cohousedems.com · 2026-02-27

ASSET Act to Protect Older Coloradans from Being Scammed Passes Committee

February 26, 2026 DENVER, CO - The House Finance Committee today passed a bill that would help prevent older and vulnerable Coloradans from being scammed out of their hard-earned money. The Adults’ S...

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patch.com · 2026-02-27

Middletown Twp. Police Warn of In-PersonElder FraudIncrease | Levittown, PA Patch

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Middletown Township Police Department is reporting a concerning trend in elder fraud cases within the community. Recently, there have been numerous instances where perpe...

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livebitcoinnews.com · 2026-02-27

US Agents Seize $61M USDT From Crypto Romance Scam | Live Bitcoin News

- US agents seize $61M USDT tied to crypto romance scam, highlighting enforcement efforts, asset forfeiture actions, and blockchain tracking success. US federal agents seized more than $61M worth of...

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thesun.co.uk · 2026-02-27

I lost £19k in 3 month 'pig-butchering' scam … fraudster used love bomb tricks to lure me in ...

BETH Hyland was instantly smitten with Richard Daub’s Tinder profile – their interests were eerily aligned and he looked drop dead gorgeous. She swiped right and was thrilled to see a match. But rath...

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king5.com · 2026-02-27

'This information needs to be out there': Scammers are mining public records to run a slick ...

To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the KING 5 app. Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video TACOMA, Wash. — ...

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granttribune.com · 2026-02-27

Grantseniorslearn how to spot scams atfraudeducation session

Ryan Sothan, outreach coordinator with the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office, speaks to a group at the Perkins County Senior Center on Feb. 10 about increasing fraud risks and how to avoid them. Wit...

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aol.com · 2026-02-27

The Top Scams Retirees Fall For Every Time - AOL.com

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...

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trmlabs.com · 2026-02-26

Tracing aRomance Scam: A Survivor's Story and the Investigation Behind It - TRM Labs

Romance and “investment” scams are not random. They are engineered — built on trust, pressure, and highly scripted manipulation. And while crypto is often the payment rail, the underlying crime is fam...

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chattanoogapulse.com · 2026-02-26

How To Protect Yourself From Identity Thieves, Fraudsters, And Online Scammers

It’s important to be vigilant against identity theft, frauds, and scams. Today’s technology has made it easier for hackers to gather your personal information, leaving you susceptible to theft. So wh...

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enews.wvu.edu · 2026-02-26

Defend your data: Be aware of tax season scams | E-News | West Virginia University

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Tax season is here, and so is a surge in phishing attacks, fake IRS messages and tax-related identity theft attempts. Whether you file on your own or work with a tax pro...

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