What would you do for an extra $5,000 in your pocket? Scammers are willing to try all sorts of things, including making a detailed report about you through your social media profiles and using that report to try to convince relatives that you are being held hostage and need immediate money. This article details how grandparents . . . → Read More: Grandma Scam Alert
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The BBB is reporting that the owners of lost pets are being scammed by people claiming to have them. The people who call the phone number assert that they have the pet and demand the money to be wired to them, even before the pet is returned. Some scammers warn that they would hurt the pet . . . → Read More: Lost Pet Scam Los Angeles County jail inmates are victimizing unsuspecting people – even while behind bars – thanks to a new phone scam. Investigators are warning the public of a new trend in which inmates cold-call random numbers and yell “Emergency!” while the recorded warning stating that the call is from an inmate is playing. Once the unsuspecting person . . . → Read More: Inmates Use Collect Calls in New Phone Scam Texas residents should be aware of a phone scam occurring regarding payment of red light camera violation tickets. Officials say scammers are claiming to be from the Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies, calling people all over the state and demanding that they pay an alleged overdue ticket from running a red light . . . → Read More: Red Light Traffic Ticket Phone Scam The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has issued a warning that a new scam is fraudulently using the organization’s name in attempt to steal thousands of dollars from victims who are tricked into believing they have won a lottery. The BBB has been alerted of an individual who was recently contacted over the phone by someone claiming . . . → Read More: Lottery Scam Tries to Cash In Using BBB’s Name Sherriff officials are warning of a scam targeting the families and friends of jail inmates. Family members of inmates should ignore phone calls from anyone who claims to be a jail official seeking money and claiming that he could have a loved one transferred out of jail and into a treatment program for a fee. The scam . . . → Read More: Sheriff Officials Warn of Jail Inmate Scam A phone call from someone who reports finding a lost pet is usually cause for celebration. Western Union warns that it actually could be be a cruel scam. Western Union informs that it has received reports from owners of lost dogs who say they’ve been called by people identifying themselves as truckers. The fake trucker says . . . → Read More: Lost Pet Money Wiring Scam If you have diabetes, be cautious of an identity theft scam that is targeting you. A number of diabetics said they have received phone calls from people who claim to be representatives of the American Diabetes Association. The con artists call the victims and attempt to convince them that they are legitimate representatives of the organization. . . . → Read More: Identity Theft Scam Targets Diabetics Thousands of consumers are being conned into paying more for gas, electricity and telephone services by brokers running a utility scam. "Slamming" is the practice of switching utility suppliers without the customer’s knowledge or ticking them into a bad deal. Targeting both residents and businesses, brokers use fast-talking telemarketers and salesmen to lure customers with promises . . . → Read More: Don’t Get "Slammed" by Utility Scam The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers who have previously purchased medications either online or over the phone. Criminals are fraudulently posing as FDA agents and other law enforcement officials in attempt to extort money from the customers. The scam artists call customers of Internet drug retailers and identify themselves as . . . → Read More: Phony FDA Agents Scam Internet Drug Customers |
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