Melissa accepted a work from home scam position offered by a company she found online. Initially, everything seemed legitimate but that soon changed.
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Shwe Kokko A City Built on Scams
Across the border from Thailand, a new city is rapidly taking shape called Shwe Kokko a city built on scams. One that involves rampant criminal scams.
Continue ReadingDevastating Romance Scam
Kirsty, a florist and mother of four, has become the latest victim of a devastating online romance scam, losing over £80,000 after meeting a man online.
Continue ReadingPhone Scam Targeting Carver County
The Carver County Sheriff’s Department is alerting residents about a phone scam sweeping the area, where fraudsters are impersonating sheriff’s officers.
Continue ReadingMartin County Sheriff’s New Scam
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a scam with scammers pretending to be law enforcement officers in an attempt to steal money.
Continue ReadingCredit Card Fraud Protect Yourself
Credit card fraud takes many forms, from identity theft to unauthorized online transactions. The consequences can be costly, both financially and emotionally.
Continue ReadingEastern Ontario Woman Bank Scam
An Eastern Ontario woman has found herself of what authorities are calling an increasingly sophisticated bank scam, losing nearly $20,000 to scammers.
Continue ReadingScam Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Zhichao Huang, a 37-year-old suspect accused of orchestrating a sophisticated scam that defrauded a Washington woman of over $624,000, has pleaded not guilty.
Continue ReadingElderly Man Loses $435K in Scam
An elderly man lost nearly half a million dollars to a scam posing as home repair professionals. David, a retiree fell victim to a scam.
Continue ReadingTap to Pay Scam For $4,500
A couple in Chicago found themselves victims of a sophisticated tap to pay scam that resulted in significant financial loss and physical injury.
Continue ReadingSenior Citizen Scammed of $14,000
A senior citizen in Pierce County has been scammed becoming the target of a sophisticated scam network that authorities warn is preying on vulnerable residents.
Continue ReadingGold Bar Scam Swindles $700K
In one of the most audacious scams to make headlines recently, a woman lost her $700,000 life savings after falling victim to an elaborate gold bar scam.
Continue ReadingExtreme Lengths to Scam a Scammer
The internet can be a dark and dangerous place where the faceless scammer attempts to dupe individuals out of their money.
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