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Phone, email & sweepstakes scams circulating in Seneca County
Deputies in Seneca County say theyre seeing an influx of scams and theyre asking residents to be vigilant.
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:58:13 -0800
AGO tells public to beware of email scams
The Office of the Attorney General is warning the public against email scams. Its civil division chief Gil Birnbrich said a government employee recently received the following email, which was sent from the email account of an acquaintance. The message, however, was not written by the acquaintance.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:08:00 -0800
What Happens When People Actually Fall For Those Nigerian Email Scams
Just in case you needed a couple more reasons to delete that Nigerian email scam in your inbox, how about about kidnapping and the stinging international embarrassment for falling for the scam? That's what happened to a South Korean father and daughter who thought they were cashing in on tens of...
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:12:55 -0800
Be on guard for scams
A trail of phone and email scams in La Crescent has police warning residents to be on the lookout for anything suspicious.
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Internet Scam NewsTue, 24 Jan 2012 14:30:06 -0800
Culpeper Police Warn Residents of Internet, Phone Scams
The Culpeper Police Department is warning residents of Internet and phone scams, which make the potential victim believe a relative or close friend overseas needs money to get out of trouble.
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:19:55 -0800
Internet scams, phishing emails on the rise
The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that 552 complaints were received from Ohio residents who reported being victims of an Internet scam last month, and 236 of those reported a monetary loss.
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:36:32 -0800
Americans more susceptible to online scams than believed, study finds
U.K. survey respondents less likely to fall for Internet scams than in the U.S. but more likely than Australians.
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:10:09 -0800
Beware of Super Bowl ticket scams
The Patriots are heading to Indianapolis and so are thousands of fans, but those considering taking a trip to watch the Superbowl should be on the look-out for Internet scams.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:17:23 -0800
Who's most gullible online? Not who you think
Think grandma and grandpa are the most likely to fall for Internet scams? Think again, suggests a study on gullibility.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:47:14 -0800
Hawkins residents victims of phone, Internet scams
ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins County Sheriffs Office received reports this weekend of two successful scams, one originating on the Internet and one perpetrated over the phone, but both costing their victims hundreds of dollars.
Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:31:51 -0800
Metro police officer warns of internet, theft scams
If you ever sell stuff online, police say there's something important you need to know. After a Metro police officer almost became a victim himself, he says there are a few simple things you can do to avoid falling for a scam.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:05:25 -0800
Scammers strike Hawkins County online, on the phone, and by mail
Several scams are making their way around East Tennessee, from the phone, to the internet and mail.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:59:37 -0800
Two Local Law Enforcement Agencies Warning People About Scams To Steal Your Money
One targets people through the internet and the other one over the phone Two Ozarks law enforcement agencies are warning people about two scams going around.
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