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Local man who fell victim to online scam hopes his story can help others
WOI-TV Des Moines· 6 days agoPeggy and Matthew have had a stressful week. An online exchange that started innocently ended up...
‘Chelsea’ Asked for Nude Pictures. Then the Sextortion Began.
The New York Times via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe Instagram message popped up from a girl named Chelsea: “Howdy.” David didn’t know anyone named...
YPD warns of internet scams, offers advice
WKBN 27 Youngstown· 3 days agoThe idea remains the same for scammers: find vulnerable people, deceive, and raise urgency and fear.
Did you get an overdue toll charges text? It's probably a scam!
WJXT Jacksonville· 1 day agoScammers have been targeting drivers – including those in our area -- with texts pretending to be...
Oregon Lottery Warns Of Scam | Z100 Portland | Portland Local News
iHeartRadio· 3 days agoFollowing news of the $1.3 billion Powerball win in Portland this April, Oregon Lottery is urging...
Got a text message from Tennessee toll services? Why it's bogus and what to do if you get one
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 2 days agoWhat should you do if you get a scam text? First, don't click the link. If you get a text saying...
Young Job Seekers Are Falling Victim to a ‘Money Mule’ Scam
Tacoma News Tribune· 3 hours agoPeople looking for jobs could unwittingly become money launderers — and even face jail time. As young people go out looking for work this summer, government agencies want them to be aware of ...
The phantom toll: Here’s the latest method scammers are using to try and take your money
KTVX via Yahoo News· 17 hours agoThe BBB has said that even if you are anticipating paying for outstanding tolls after a road trip,...
‘I was vulnerable’: Artificial intelligence work-from-home job scams target victims
WFTV 9 Orlando· 6 days agoAction News Jax Investigates how work-from-home job scams have grown by more than 500%, thanks in...
‘Life savings is gone’, Northeast Nebraska couple loses $100,000 in scam
1011 News· 2 days agoA Stanton County couple was tricked out of $100,000 in an onlinescam. According to the Stanton...