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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...
macaudailytimes.com.mo · 2026-03-06
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 ...
pictouadvocate.com · 2026-03-06
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 ...
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...
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...
nar.realtor · 2026-03-05
NOTE: Consumer guides do not constitute any change in NAR policy. Real estate professionals must ensure they market properties consistent with relevant MLS rules and educate sellers on the choices ava...
khon2.com · 2026-03-05
HONOLULU (KHON2) — National Consumer Week is a time to get all the latest information on how to stay safe. The Better Business Bureau has got several tips on how to avoid scams. According to the BBB ...
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...
localnewsmatters.org · 2026-03-05
Police in Berkeley are warning residents, especially seniors and their families, about an aggressive home repair scam involving traveling crews offering fraudulent roofing and masonry work.  The Berk...
pressherald.com · 2026-03-05
Many would agree that those who identify as senior citizens are an independent, capable lot. Most seniors, with the benefit of decades of experience, are comfortable and adept at managing their lives....
aol.com · 2026-03-05
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...
globaldatinginsights.com · 2026-03-05
AI-powered romance scams are fuelling a shift away from online dating among UK singles, with 56% of Gen Z now prioritizing in-person meetings over apps, according to new Barclays research released ahe...
news.usps.com · 2026-03-04
During National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, the Postal Inspection Service is warning employees and customers about not only AI scams, but also romance scams. Scammers use social media and da...
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 ...
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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
yahoo.com · 2026-03-04
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...
digitaljournal.com · 2026-03-04
The Finance Complaint List, a global consumer-fraud reporting and monitoring organization, has released a formal public advisory outlining the critical steps individuals should take if they believe th...
mexc.com · 2026-03-04
Federal prosecutors in Boston are trying to recover $327,829 in Tether after a Massachusetts resident was scammed through a dating app. The US Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts filed a civil forfei...
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 ...
wkyc.com · 2026-03-04
To stream WKYC on your phone, you need the WKYC 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 CLEVELAND — That “ea...
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...
cnbc.com · 2026-03-04
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...
berkeleyscanner.com · 2026-03-04
Authorities say they have linked two men and a teenage boy to at least six home repair scam reports in Berkeley in the past month alone. The Scanner broke the news of the arrests Monday after a local...
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
consumerbankers.com · 2026-03-03
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...
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...
cbsnews.com · 2026-03-03
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year. "Elder fraud is a huge concern for us," Michael Ratta, special ...
nationaltoday.com · 2026-03-03
By the People, for the People News FBI and NYC officials warn of growing threat targeting older Americans Mar. 2, 2026 at 6:31pm Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The FBI reports tha...
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...
azag.gov · 2026-03-03
PHOENIX — To kick off Consumer Protection Week, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and the Better Business Bureau's Joe Ducey are teaming up in a new public service announcement to warn consumers abo...
firstcoastnews.com · 2026-03-03
To stream FCN on your phone, you need the FCN 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...
panewslab.com · 2026-03-03
PANews reported on March 3 that, according to The Block, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Boston has filed a civil forfeiture lawsuit seeking to recover approximately 327,800 USDT. These funds are allege...
mexc.com · 2026-03-03
PANews reported on March 3 that, according to The Block, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Boston has filed a civil forfeiture lawsuit seeking to recover approximately 327,800 USDT. These funds are allege...
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...
mexc.com · 2026-03-03
The United States Department of Justice has reported a major milestone in combating transnational criminal activity related to cryptocurrencies. On February 26, 2026, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirr...
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...
mexc.com · 2026-03-02
The DOJ’s Scam Center Strike Force announced on February 27 that it has frozen or seized over $580 million in cryptocurrency connected to pig butchering scams run by Chinese criminal organizations ope...
ibtimes.com.au · 2026-03-02
Minnesota lawmakers have introduced legislation that would impose a complete ban on cryptocurrency kiosks — commonly known as crypto ATMs or Bitcoin ATMs — across the state, marking one of the most ag...
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...
wsls.com · 2026-03-02
The IRS announced they have launched a new web page that would allow people to report tax fraud, scams, evasion, and other illegal tax-related activities confidentially. “Improvements to the IRS frau...
msadvocate.com · 2026-03-02
(NAPSI)—Postal inspectors want to help you and all USPS customers stay safe. Scammers take every opportunity to trick you into believing their lies are legitimate offers, wins, and even emergency req...
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...
mondaq.com · 2026-03-02
Romance scams, traditionally involving fake online personas used to deceive victims, have existed for many years. With the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence tools ("AI Tools")...
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 ...
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asianews.network · 2026-03-02
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...
findarticles.com · 2026-03-02
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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