SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KGO) — Millions of Americans fall for scams every year — and unfortunately once bad guys get your money, it’s usually gone for good. But…
Read more Santa Cruz woman falls for gift card scam, but takes quick action and gets her money backThe founder of a bogus nonprofit that exploited children through fake candy sales has been permanently barred from doing business in the D.C. region after investigators uncovered more…
Read more Sham nonprofit shut down for raking in thousands in bogus candy sales – WTOP NewsCrypto phishing losses plunged in 2025, but experts warn the threat has only changed shape rather than disappeared. Reports show a sharp fall in money stolen by wallet-draining…
Read more Crypto Users Lose Far Less To Phishing As Losses Drop 83% – DetailsThe city of Raleigh is warning drivers about fake QR codes that have been attached to downtown parking meters. They may be part of a wider scam. News…
Read more Raleigh warns drivers of fake QR codes on downtown parking metersOregon Attorney Dan Rayfield. File image. Salem, Ore. — Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield has joined attorneys general from 13 other states in launching a new public service…
Read more Oregon AG Joins Multi-State Campaign To Warn Consumers About Gift Card Scams – KXLDetectives from the department’s financial crimes unit, along with members of the U.S. Secret Service, found 20 credit card skimming devices during a countywide detection operation. Police in…
Read more Fairfax Co. police warn holiday shoppers of potential credit card skimming scam – WTOP NewsThe executive director of the Virginia Lottery said the newest scam states that you can win a $5 billion Mega Millions jackpot by following a link sent to…
Read more Virginia Lottery wants you to be aware of a scam when buying tickets this holiday season – WTOP NewsAs the holiday season approaches, scammers are increasingly targeting consumers, prompting agencies and lawmakers to take action to protect the public. Ed Bartholme, chief of the FCC’s Consumer…
Read more Warning to shoppers to be on the lookout for scams during the peak holiday seasonCybersecurity experts are warning about scammers using QR codes to take advantage of unsuspecting victims.What is a QR code?Short for “quick response” code, the small barcodes are ubiquitous,…
Read more QR code scams: How to avoid falling victim to ‘Quishing’Scammers particularly use the holiday season to steal your money and information.Hoping consumers will let down their guard, or just trying to spoof legitimate businesses, scammers will do…
Read more How scammers use the holiday season to steal your money, informationNew digital scams surge during peak shopping The list of newer scams includes AI-powered fraud, where scammers create fake retailer websites, along with phishing emails or deepfake videos…
Read more AI-fuelled scams on the rise as holiday shopping begins – MoneySenseBanking these days is something that increasingly leaves out the bank. “People don’t go to an ATM or into a bank a lot anymore, instead they mostly log…
Read more How to protect your bank account – MoneySenseTina Nixon’s holiday went from bad to worse after she requested a refund from travel website Booking.com. Within 15 minutes of making the request via email, Ms Nixon…
Read more Tourist warns of online scam after brush with convincing fraudsterPEABODY — An ordinance before the City Council would ban Bitcoin machines in the city after Peabody residents have lost well over $100,000 in scams involving these machines.…
Read more Peabody to ban Bitcoin ATMs after residents scammedA South Korean government team is in Cambodia seeking to stop South Korean citizens from being kidnapped, violently abused and in at least one case killed by gangs…
Read more New Bid to Stop Scammers After Student Killed in CambodiaHE IS, CALL THE STANISLAUS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. SACRAMENTO POLICE ARRESTED A MAN SUSPECTED OF SCAMMING A WOMAN OUT OF NEARLY $30,000. TODAY, SACRAMENTO POLICE ANNOUNCING THEY ARRESTED…
Read more Sacramento police arrest Yuba City man for alleged $30,000 scamSOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (WLS) — They paid several thousands of dollars, only to see their vacations disappear and their money vanish, too. Six people say they were cheated…
Read more 6 customers still awaiting refunds after South Holland travel agent cancels their expensive tripsVirgin Media O2 is urging all UK customers to stay vigilant when receiving text messages claiming they’ve won a gambling prize. So far this year, the company has…
Read more Virgin Media Takes Stance Against Rising Number of Gambling Scam TextsOnline scammers continue to dupe a majority of American adults as they infiltrate virtual calendars and security systems meant to defend users against the poaching of personal information.…
Read more At least 73% of U.S. adults have fallen for online scams. How you can avoid the latest conLOWELL — Authorities have urged city residents to remain vigilant in light of a new scam that has recently targeted individuals in Lowell. Subscribe to continue reading this…
Read more Lowell Police alert residents to new package delivery scam
