As part of Oswego County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) ongoing crime prevention efforts, OCSO announces a Fraud Prevention & Scam Awareness Night, which is a seminar designed ...
The US Marshal Phone Scam happens when someone pretends to be a US Marshal and demands money. Often, there's a threat of arrest. The caller claims the consumer failed to appear in federal court. Just ...
DEKALB COUNTY, GA — With Black Friday just one day away and Christmas approaching next month, many people are beginning their holiday shopping across metro Atlanta. Blaine Clarke with the DeKalb ...
Phone and email scams are increasingly targeting individuals, including international students and scholars. Scammers often pose as government officials or other authoritative figures, threatening ...
Amid the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I urge you to slow down. Not so much to smell the roses, but rather, from a practical standpoint, to be vigilant against people who could do you harm.
MACON, Ga. — While the holidays are a time filled with celebration, it is also a time when scammers come out from the woodwork, hoping to get money and valuable information from unsuspecting Georgians ...
Scams targeting Bradenton's senior population are on the rise, police say.
Last year, nearly 1 in 3 consumers reported falling victim to a holiday scam. Protect your finances this season and beyond by attending a free scam prevention workshop at the Chase community center ...
WOODHULL, Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois State Rep. Dan Swanson will host two scam prevention seminars this month. The free seminars will include tips on how to avoid being scammed from local law enforcement ...
Even tech-savvy and experienced internet users can fall victim to online scams. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and psychology to exploit trust and emotions. Fake ...
It feels awful to be scammed. Unnerving to have a person's voice suddenly yelling at you right out of your computer. And you can't make it stop. "You've been hacked!" "You have pornographic material ...
A retired police officer lost ₹2.40 lakh in a pension-related cyber fraud, prompting the government to warn senior citizens ...