Santa Cruz woman falls for gift card scam, but takes quick action and gets her money back
[ad_1] SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) — Millions of Americans fall for scams every year — and unfortunately once bad guys get your money, it’s…
[ad_1] SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) — Millions of Americans fall for scams every year — and unfortunately once bad guys get your money, it’s…
[ad_1] The founder of a bogus nonprofit that exploited children through fake candy sales has been permanently barred from doing business in the D.C.…
[ad_1] Crypto phishing losses plunged in 2025, but experts warn the threat has only changed shape rather than disappeared. Reports show a sharp fall…
[ad_1] The city of Raleigh is warning drivers about fake QR codes that have been attached to downtown parking meters. They may be part…
[ad_1] Oregon Attorney Dan Rayfield. File image. Salem, Ore. — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined attorneys general from 13 other states in…
[ad_1] Detectives from the department’s financial crimes unit, along with members of the U.S. Secret Service, found 20 credit card skimming devices during a…
[ad_1] The executive director of the Virginia Lottery said the newest scam states that you can win a $5 billion Mega Millions jackpot by…
[ad_1] As the holiday season approaches, scammers are increasingly targeting consumers, prompting agencies and lawmakers to take action to protect the public. Ed Bartholme,…
[ad_1] Cybersecurity experts are warning about scammers using QR codes to take advantage of unsuspecting victims.What is a QR code?Short for “quick response” code,…
[ad_1] New digital scams surge during peak shopping The list of newer scams includes AI-powered fraud, where scammers create fake retailer websites, along with…
[ad_1] Banking these days is something that increasingly leaves out the bank. “People don’t go to an ATM or into a bank a lot…
[ad_1] Tina Nixon’s holiday went from bad to worse after she requested a refund from travel website Booking.com. Within 15 minutes of making the…
[ad_1] PEABODY — An ordinance before the City Council would ban Bitcoin machines in the city after Peabody residents have lost well over $100,000…
[ad_1] A South Korean government team is in Cambodia seeking to stop South Korean citizens from being kidnapped, violently abused and in at least…
[ad_1] HE IS, CALL THE STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. SACRAMENTO POLICE ARRESTED A MAN SUSPECTED OF SCAMMING A WOMAN OUT OF NEARLY $30,000. TODAY,…
[ad_1] SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (WLS) — They paid several thousands of dollars, only to see their vacations disappear and their money vanish, too. Six…
[ad_1] Virgin Media O2 is urging all UK customers to stay vigilant when receiving text messages claiming they’ve won a gambling prize. So far…
[ad_1] Online scammers continue to dupe a majority of American adults as they infiltrate virtual calendars and security systems meant to defend users against…
[ad_1] LOWELL — Authorities have urged city residents to remain vigilant in light of a new scam that has recently targeted individuals in Lowell. …