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| Deputies: Scammers using fear to collect cash WZVN-TV She said the scammer demanded $10000 for her ex-husband's release after being in a wreck with a Mercedes. If she didn't get them money - the caller would kill him. "First thing you think is, OK I haven't talked to this person so maybe they were in an accident ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Fraud Alert: Scammers Target Prepaid Cards PYMNTS.com The Consumer Federation of America and the North American Consumer Protection Investigators collected information from 38 state, county and city agencies in 22 states to create its latest research work: the 2011 Consumer Complaint Survey Report. See all stories on this topic » | ||
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| Scammers use REMC name Paoli News-Republican Online Orange County REMC has learned that its company name is being used in a recent scam. Marcy Bennett of Orange County REMC reported that they have received phone calls from a couple of out-of-state people and one in-state person that said they have ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Minnesota News Briefs: Scam targeting Xcel Energy customers Pierce County Herald Scammers are calling customers claiming to be Xcel representatives and saying electric service will soon be cut off. The customer is then prompted to purchase a pre-paid Green Dot Visa card at a local drug store. When customers purchase the card and call ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Sheriff's office warns residents against kidnapping scam Pine Island Eagle Scammer: "We have kidnapped your brother (or other relative) and we are demanding you wire money for his (her) release or we will kill you and your entire family." In one incident, the victim contacted her brother while she was on the phone with the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Mayhem follows suspected pressure-washer scammer Saanich News Jantzen, at the time, said the name "Kevin Gordon" was being used by the scammer. Oak Bay Det.-Const. Mike Martin says their fraud charge against Gordon stems from this pressure washing scam, where victims paid for services that were never completed. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Microsoft Scam Better Business Bureau (blog) But, we all know the scammers will call you. We are unsure if the caller wanted a credit card number, access to the person's computer or some other personal information because the potential victim hung up before giving them the chance to say anything else. See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Cadiz, Kentucky Police Warn Of Hotel Scam NewsChannel5.com The scammer then asked for the customer's credit card information. The manager of the hotel was alerted by the customer of the scam and notified police. Investigators believe that this type of scam has become common across the country; although this was ... See all stories on this topic » |
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