After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here's how to protect yourself
People in heightened emotional states in the wake of a catastrophic event should be extra careful of impersonators asking for ...
No, FasTrak did not send you a text to pay up. It’s a ‘smishing’ scam
Smishing is a phishing attempt by text message and is aimed at stealing your personal or credit card information.
Federal Trade Commission warns against immigration scams amid fears of mass deportations
The Federal Trade commission is warning against immigration scams amid rising fear of mass deportations, ahead of ...
Washoe County warns of 'Good Samaritan' scam targeting donors
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a rising scam known as the "Good Samaritan" scheme, which ...
Scam alert: Ohioans warned against Los Angeles wildfire charity fraud
Ohio residents are advised to donate only to reputable organizations, be cautious of unsolicited donation requests and use ...
Elkhart County courts warn of jury phone scam
ELKHART — Elkhart County court officials have issued a warning after receiving reports of a phone scam involving jury duty. The caller will pose as a court, government or law enforcement official and ...
FTC sues Greystar, saying the property manager used hidden fees to swindle renters out of millions
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit accusing property management company Greystar of swindling renters ...
FTC warns of unsolicited package scams
The Federal Trade Commission is warning people about a scam involving packages received that were not ordered.  NBC 10’s Joel ...
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E-Z Pass scam alert: NY Thruway warns drivers about fake texts
E-ZPass and Tolls By Mail says if you receive a message from someone stating they're from either entity and are asking for ...