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City of Algona warns of scam emails
31+ min ago (184+ words) Local residents were warned of scammers posing as Algona city officials in an effort to steal money. Algona City Administrator Jacob Tjaden said local residents recently received scam emails instructing local residents to wire money to the city. The emails…...
Nothing more than a scam: Centralia man accused of running phony chrome plating operation
2+ hour, 48+ min ago (615+ words) A Centralia man is accused of running a phony chrome plating business designed to scam unsuspecting customers out of their auto parts, while never completing paid-for services. According to prosecutors, Donald L. Meth Jr. , 62, never even had a Centralia business license....
Cashing In on Deception: Pennsylvania Secures $1. 1 Million To Boost Consumer Protection From Cash App Settlement
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (368+ words) Pennsylvania will receive more than $1. 1 million as part of a multistate settlement with Block Inc. , the owner of Cash App. Attorney General Dave Sunday HARRISBURG, Pa. (EYT) " Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced Wednesday that Block Inc. , the owner of…...
Local businessman defrauds banks of 620, 000 patacas with bogus credit-card transactions: police
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (255+ words) The Judiciary Police (PJ) have cracked a case of computer fraud and money laundering involving point-of-sale (POS) terminals, arresting a local businessman. The case involved using overseas credit card details to conduct fraudulent transactions, with the man defrauding card-issuing banks…...
Egyptian trio get 7 years, fined over KD 3 million in funds scam
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (166+ words) Arab Times Kuwait News Egyptian trio get 7 years, fined over KD 3 million in funds scam KUWAIT CITY, July 9: The Criminal Court, chaired by Judge Abdulwahab Al-Muaili, with Judges Waqyan Al-Waqyan and Mohammad Issa as members, sentenced three Egyptians to seven…...
Fort Mc Murray man charged in $500, 000 travel agency scam
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (543+ words) Police say more than 100 victims were left with fake bookings and unpaid reservations Imagine showing up to the airport; luggage in hand, resort reserved and flight bookings ready to go " only to be turned back because your reservations were never…...
Police: Colorado man scammed Dubuque woman out of $25, 000
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (177+ words) Ayush K. Jha, 24, of Lakewood, Colo. , was arrested at 7: 27 a. m. Wednesday at Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on a warrant charging first-degree theft. " This page requires Javascript. Javascript is. .. Police said a man scammed a Dubuque woman out of $25, 000. Ayush K. Jha, 24, of Lakewood,…...
City of Hastings warns about scam emails appearing to come from officials
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (120+ words) Scam alert from the City of Hastings, (Courtesy) HASTINGS " The City of Hastings is issuing a warning to the public about a phishing emails posing as city employees and other city officials. These emails use a sending email address not…...
Scammers using fake dealership websites to target Georgia farmers, officials warn
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (410+ words) GEORGIA " The Georgia Department of Agriculture Law Enforcement Division is warning Georgia's agricultural community about sophisticated online scams targeting farmers searching for farm equipment. These fraudulent schemes use artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to impersonate legitimate dealerships, instructing victims…...
Heatwave scam warning as new "hi mum" text message emerges
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (179+ words) inkl Heatwave scam warning as new "hi mum" text message emerges - Fraudsters are exploiting the UK heatwave with a new mobile phone scam, sending messages to parents impersonating their children and claiming to be suffering from heat stress. - The scam…...