A shocking scam targeting vulnerable older residents has landed six suspects behind bars, facing hundreds of charges.
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Counterfeit Money in 2024
Counterfeit, a crime as old as money itself, is evolving at a rapid pace. What was once confined to crude imitations is now a sophisticated operation.
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The rise of ‘friendly fraud,’ a scam that’s exploiting the ease of disputing charges online, fueled in part by viral social media videos.
Continue ReadingSummer Scammers Are Heating Up
Summer is a time when scammers are active, looking for unsuspecting individuals. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has issued a warning.
Continue ReadingCybercrime Hackers Target Australia
Australia is facing a cybercrime crisis. Criminal gangs are targeting individuals, businesses, and even government institutions, leaving data breaches.
Continue ReadingLiza Linkins Victim to Romance Scam
Singer Liza Linkins, known for her soulful voice, has revealed she was the victim of a romance scam, losing over a million dollars.
Continue ReadingThe Dark Side of Romance Scams
The allure of love is powerful, this powerful emotion is increasingly being exploited by networks of romance scammers who prey on vulnerable hearts.
Continue ReadingScammers Take $1.6 Million
A heartbreaking story has emerged from Canberra, highlighting the devastating impact of scammers on vulnerable individuals.
Continue ReadingThe Rise of the Money Bots
The world of finance is now a battlefield where algorithms and lightning-fast computers, known as money bots wage war for milliseconds of advantage.
Continue ReadingPolice Warn of Crypto Scam
The Torrington Police Department are urging residents to be wary of a recent crypto scam that has been circulating that involves a fake Facebook account.
Continue ReadingBeware of Online Investment Scams
Scammers are preying on vulnerable individuals, often targeting those seeking financial freedom through online investment scams.
Continue ReadingBeware of Political Robocall Scams
Political robocall scams are taking advantage of Americans political enthusiasm and generosity, to swindle money through fraudulent political donations.
Continue ReadingFacebook Marketplace Scams
The latest victim of a growing trend of online scams, losing almost $50,000 after purchasing an SUV on Facebook Marketplace that never arrived.
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