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| ZeekRewards scam leaves NC town millions poorer USA TODAY But months later, Myers, like hundreds of thousands of others, discovered the truth: ZeekRewards was a scam. "I was duped," Meyer said. "We trusted this man. The community is still in shock." Authorities say owner Paul Burks was the mastermind of a ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Jamaica to approve bill targeting lottery scams Huffington Post Authorities say at least 30,000 calls are made daily from Jamaica to the U.S. as part of the scams. Suspects usually tell victims they've won millions but must first wire payments to cover taxes before they can receive the prize. The scams generate at ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Lubbock man receives 15 years in biodiesel scam Fort Worth Star Telegram LUBBOCK -- A West Texas businessman was sentenced Friday to more than 15 years in prison for a biodiesel scam that generated nearly $42 million in revenue, allowing him to purchase expensive cars, a military tank and season tickets to San Antonio ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Suffolk Notebook: Police Caution Residents About Telephone Scams Patch.com In one scam, police said a caller pretends they are someone who knows that a family member is in trouble and needs to have money wired immediately. Under the scam, callers try to pressure the victim to send money without verifying the family member's ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Phillipsburg man gets state prison for bar-code scam at Target stores ... The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com Authorities used store video to document the scam between February and July 2011, although it could have dated as far back as 2008, the website says. They bought $24,933 worth of Target merchandise for $3,672 during the six months, according to the ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| State: Baby sitters scammed in fake check scheme La Crosse Tribune MADISON — A scam snaring baby sitters into cashing fake checks isn't sitting well with state consumer protection officials. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection said in a news release on Friday that people need to be ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Scam warning for senior citizens KTBS The best way to avoid any version of this telephone identity theft scam is to keep in mind that major federal agencies like the Internal Revenue Service and Medicare program never call Americans offering to provide services. These agencies communicate ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
| Scam Artists Target Local Hotel Guests Lane Today At least one local hotel has recently been contacted by potential scam artists, according to Eugene Police. The scam artist operates by contacting the front desk of the hotel and asking to be transferred to rooms. When the guest answers, the scam ... See all stories on this topic » | ||
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