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Scammer uses utility co. in insurance con El Dorado News-Times Letters urging customers of the El Dorado Water Utilities to purchase insurance for their water lines are not affiliated with the local water utility and could be an attempt to persuade customers to purchase an unnecessary service, according to EWU ... See all stories on this topic »

Madison Woman Falls Victim To Scammer WABI by Rob Poindexter - November 29th 2011 09:16pm - Read more Local News Madison - Police are warning Mainers to be on the lookout for scammers this holiday season. This comes after a Madison woman was fleeced out of hundreds of dollars on Thanksgiving. ... See all stories on this topic » WABI

Rome police warning about another Internet scam Rome News Tribune As part of the proof that the money has been intercepted, the scammers include a copy of the victim's driver's license. The scammer may ask for payment to expedite the process, often requesting that the money be wired. ... See all stories on this topic »

How to beat 2012's web threats PC Advisor Scammers often rely on old tactics, tweaking them for new platforms and methods of communication. Facebook messages, instant messages and texts can be used just like email for spam and phishing scams. New technology can make a scammer's messages more ... See all stories on this topic »

Q&A with John Sabatino, Cambridge Savings Bank fraud loss prevention officer Wicked Local These messages direct you to spoof sites – sites that look real but whose purpose is to steal your information so a scammer can run up bills or commit crimes in your name. Area codes can mislead, too. Some scammers ask you to call a phone number to ... See all stories on this topic »

Puppy scam leads to heartbreak Windsor Star Shelly and Roger Hunt are angry and heartbroken after falling victim to an out-of-province scammer who promised to send them a free dog. All they had to do was pay for the shipping. After handing over more than $1000, they were told the puppy left ... See all stories on this topic »

CCSO investigates 'granny scam,' woman sends money to Peru Wink News Grieco asked if it was Janelle and the woman said yes, giving the scammer her name and convinced Grieco it was her granddaughter. The woman said she was in Lima, Peru, and was arrested for speeding and they found marijuana in her car. ... See all stories on this topic » Wink News

Con artists now using young children to rip off elderly York News-Times York Chief of Police Don Klug said his department was contacted Tuesday by an elderly York resident who received a fraudulent call from a scammer who also put a child on the phone to further enhance their story. "We've seen this type of scam before, ... See all stories on this topic »

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