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| Telephone scammers lurk behind area code 876 The Union Leader The news conference was prompted by the case of Nichols' father, who was bombarded with telephone calls from scammers from February until mid-June. Nichols called it a form of brain-washing, where a woman name Diane with a heavy Jamaican accent ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| My Uncle Kenny is no state pension scammer Chicago Sun-Times My Uncle Kenny is no state pension scammer. RICH MILLER capitolfax@aol.com July 26, 2012 7:38PM. Reprints. Story Image. An AFSCME union member's shirt tells the story at a rally against pension legislation at the State Capitol in Springfield in May. | AP ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Online scammer's sentence delayed Stuff.co.nz A woman who pleaded guilty to online auction fraud has had her sentencing delayed for two months so she can raise the more than $48000 in reparation costs. Elmira Rafiee had been charged with 55 charges of obtaining by deception, and one charge of ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Officials alert New England seniors about phone scam Morning Sentinel But the 876 scammers are particularly sophisticated — doing demographic research to pinpoint wealthier people through property and other public records — and come on with a soft sell initially, officials say. Patrick McHugh, president of FairPoint ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Officials warn of phone scam Concord Monitor The scammers then ask the victim to send money for registration or processing fees, just a few hundred dollars until the millions in winnings can be delivered. They keep calling, asking for more money for fees and taxes on the prize. They warn the victims not ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Consumers warned about "Grandma Scam" Providence Eyewitness News Kilmartin said that the scammer hopes to capitalize on a grandparent's concern for their grandchild and hope to overwhelm the victim with the urgency of the situation. People can avoid being victimized by double-checking the story the caller tells them to ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Fast-talking scammers return to Norfolk Delhi News Record The fast-talking scammer will typically make a purchase with a $100 bill. • Cashiers should be instructed to remain focused while making change. Don't fall for the scammers fast-talking routine. Pay attention to completing the transaction properly. • Cashiers ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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