The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) battle against impersonation scams has included the removal of websites that impersonated the FTC itself, the agency said in a Thursday (Oct. 29) press release. The FTC sent letters to domain registrars and other website providers…
The Boston Police Department is warning residents about an increase in scams involving people impersonating law enforcement officers or court officials to try to steal money. Police said the callers often claim there is a warrant for your arrest, threaten…
WAMPSVILLE, N.Y. -- Families of people held at Madison County Jail are being targeted in a new bail scam. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reported that scammers are calling relatives of recently jailed individuals using a phone number not linked to the…
People should not pay any fee or provide banking credentials to claim a benefit advertised through unsolicited messages. Hyderabad: Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) warned citizens against fraudulent WhatsApp messages circulating in the name of the Prime Minister, falsely claiming…
PITTSFIELD, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 28, 2026 / Findsio, an online reverse phone lookup service, today pointed to new government and consumer-watchdog data showing that unwanted and fraudulent phone calls remain widespread and increasingly difficult to identify by voice alone. The company said…
An Upsate business is warning others about counterfeit money circulating in the area. PELZER, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - An Upsate business is warning others about counterfeit money circulating in the area. Happy Cow Creamery, located on McKelvey Road in Pelzer, took to…
Hyderabad, Oct 29 (PTI) The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) on Thursday alerted the public about a fraudulent WhatsApp message circulating in the name of the prime minister, falsely claiming that the central government is providing an Rs 8,000 Diwali cash benefit…
President Trump has put a huge number on the table: up to $1 million for voter-fraud information that leads to an arrest and conviction. That is the part everyone notices. But the real question for an ordinary citizen is more practical:…
Virtual kidnapping is a form of extortion in which scammers use fear, urgency, and emotional manipulation to trick people into sending money for a loved one who may not be in any danger. GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Greenville Police Department…
Whistleblowers who expose fraud involving government funds can get up to 30 percent of the fines imposed on violators, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Feb. 13 interview with CNBC. “We are encouraging whistleblowers who know about fraud, people who are…
Police, bank and consumer warnings about scams circulating now: Better Business Bureau alerts, fraud advisories and how to avoid them.
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