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Scams continue to circulate Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:48PMAn elderly Wahpeton couple was nearly the victim of a crime of persuasion this week, through a recent telephone scam known as the "It's Me" scam. The couple received a call from a young man claiming to be their grandson.
CNN - Avoid Job Scams Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:04AMQuestion 1. I Recently Filled Out A Job Application. I Wrote In My Work E-Mail Address As A Way To Contact Me. Should I Have Written Another E-Mail Address? -- Kile
New Tool Helps Protect Online Merchants From Fraud Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:16AMVolusion, a provider of online shopping cart software for businesses recently introduced its newest credit card fraud protection service, Fraud Score. Volusion spoke with WebProNews about Fraud Score and how it works to protect online merchants of any size from fraudulent transactions. When an order is placed customer information is cross-checked in real-time with a large database of thousands ...
Crooks travel the country pulling off high-tech scams Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:14AMGangs are often behind debit card fraud such as the sophisticated skimming operation that was exposed locally in recent days, says a former commercial crimes investigator with the RCMP.
Census scam alert issued by Attorney Generals Office Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:05AMSecretary of State Ross Miller, Chair of the Statewide Complete Count Committee, and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto have issued a consumer advisory alert concerning various 2010 Census scams occurring throughout the country.
Rizer XL(TM) Male Enhancement Supplement Takes a Stand Against "Free Trial" and "Sample Kit" Scams Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:27PMMONTREAL--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - How many times has this happened to you? You're offered a free trial or sample of something and a few months later you realize your credit card has been charged repeatedly without being notified or given the chance to stop receiving the product. This type of billing program is a common tactic of merchants who offer "Free Trials" or "Sample Kits" and it ...
Rizer XL(TM) Male Enhancement Supplement Takes a Stand Against "Free Trial" and "Sample Kit" Scams Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:12PMMONTREAL--(Marketwire - 03/04/10) - How many times has this happened to you? You're offered a free trial or sample of something and a few months later you realize your credit card has been charged repeatedly without being notified or given the chance to stop receiving the product. This type of billing program is a common tactic of merchants who offer "Free Trials" or "Sample Kits" and it needs ...
POLICE BRIEFS Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:04PMCentral Saanich Police
RCMP educate seniors to recognize fraud and tell how it’s preventable Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:24PMothers also read... The Lake Country RCMP where out in the community last week performing a public service information session on fraud. A dozen or so seniors gathered at the seniors centre on Wednesday to hear what Cst. Nadine Ricioppo had to say on the topic.
Scam artists claim to be from FedEx Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:06AMSome people in the River Region hoping to wind up with a valuable prize for a small payment are winding up ripped off. A phone scam is targeting people in the tri-county.
Consumer Tribunal Helps Ng To Redeem His Pride Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:29PMKOTA BAHARU, March 4 (Bernama) -- Consumers who fall victim to unscrupulous traders not only suffer from monetary loss but also loss of pride and self esteem.
'Celestial alignment' for ideal cybercrime world Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:12PMThree distinct elements are currently in place for cybercriminals to thrive, but lack of clear monetization stream hampering their progress, say RSA execs.
Protecting the Public Ends Up Helping Markets: Susan Antilla Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:35PMIf you still believe that protecting consumers from lying creeps who peddle financial schlock is bad for business, you’ve been spending too much time playing video games since you lost your job in the Great American Meltdown.
Beware of spring break scams Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:05PM"I actually got two emails about fake bogus trips," student Nick Kallas said.
Census Bureau Warns of Census Scams Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:21PMThe U.S. Census Bureau is warning about online scams in their name.
Beware Census scams! Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:53PMCARSON CITY -- Secretary of State Ross Miller, Chair of the Statewide Complete Count Committee, and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto are warning about various 2010 Census scams occurring throughout the country.
Be counted: Census questionnaires arriving soon Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 12:32PMResidents in the Pipestone area should begin receiving their U.S. Census questionnaires by mail around mid-March. More than 130 million addresses throughout the nation will receive the census form this month, either by mail or in person from a census worker.
Seniors alerted to scams, given tips to avoid them Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:17AMBy KANDACE MCCOYkandace.mccoy@register-news.comMT. VERNON — Educating seniors on how to protect themselves against identity theft and scams was the focus of a seminar held Tuesday morning at the Rose Lane Recreation Center.
Learn about credit card scams Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:03PMCambridge Consumer Council staff Laura Nichols and Corey Pilz will discuss the Credit Card Act of 2009 on Monday, March 8, at 3:30 p.m. in the Citywide Senior Center at 806 Mass. Ave.
Beware of Census Scams Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:56PMAG Dustin McDaniel is warning Arkansans to watch out for scams.
Mo. Police Say Woman Involved In Credit Card Scam Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:43PMPolice say a woman who talked her way into several Missouri homes is wanted for scamming people in three states.
Census workers will be out Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:19PMFAIRFIELD - Residents should anticipate local census workers knocking on their doors for the 2010 census.
From Heroes To Zeroes Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:27AMMarch 1, 2010: Algerian police that patrol the southern border are encountering more and more al Qaeda gunmen escorting drug smugglers. There were four such encounters in 2008, and fifteen last year.
Online scams cost Aussies $70m: report Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:26PMFrom pedigree puppies to Patrick Swayze, fraudsters swindled nearly $70 million from Australians last year by exploiting a wide swath of online scams.
Crooks target Yorkshire firms Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:15PMFRAUDSTERS are infiltrating Yorkshire companies, filling senior roles to steal cash themselves or targeting corrupt managers who will do their dirty work for them, police have
VIDEO: Census, law enforcement officials advise residents to know who is on official business Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 6:07PMPretty soon, there will be knock at the door. But it’s not a door-to-door salesman. Rather, many Southwest Florida residents can expect to be greeted by a U.S. Census worker.However, federal officials and local law enforcement agencies are urging area residents to be wary of possible scam artists trying to take advantage of the decennial event for profit.“Unfortunately, there are always people ...
Gold and Silver Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:28AMThe following are some snippets from the most recent issue of the International Forecaster. For the full 36 page issue, please see subscription information below.
Authorities warn residents of e-mail tax scams Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:49AMIt looks official, but misspellings, odd phrasing, plus the fact that it asks for personal banking information, mark it as a fraud.
Residents warned of scams Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:52AMPhishing, vishing and smishing - that's what all the different ways to con you out of your money are called these days.
Specific phrases offer clues to employment scams Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:11AMLately, through good fortune and the magic of e-mail, you might have been informed that you've won a large online lottery.
Cold calls scam alert Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:29AMScammers are contacting telephone customers demanding credit card details to "protect" them from unwanted sales calls.
Bob Cesca: President Scott Brown Wins Jobs Bill, Tax Cuts Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:35AMTwo weeks ago in this space, I wrote about how the Democrats appear to be totally incompetent at ballyhooing their own successes. And make no...
AARP recommends ways to avoid phone scams Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 7:50AMIn an article titled “Scam Alert: ‘Grandkids Tap Grandparents for Fast Cash” that appeared in its August 4, 2008, AARP Bulletin Today, the senior advocacy group listed several ways to avoid becoming a victim to moneywiring scams such as the one that was attempted on the Worths.
AG, Secretary of State issue Census scam alert Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:24AMSecretary of State Ross Miller, Chair of the Statewide Complete Count Committee, and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto last week issued a consumer advisory alert concerning various 2010 Census scams occurring throughout the country.
W.Va. AG warns residents of potential census scams Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:22AMAssociated Press - February 24, 2010 4:15 AM ET CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Attorney General Darrell McGraw is warning residents to be wary of scams while the 2010 Census is being...
Tax refund scams are out there Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:22AMPORT HOPE - The Port Hope Police Service has received a complaint regarding an email falsely advising the recipient that they are entitled to a tax refund. The fraudster provides a link to what resembles a legitimate link to a government website.[...]
The Facebook games that millions love (and hate) Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 9:07AMEarly each morning, millions of farmers around the world rise to toil in their fields. By night, gangs of mobsters scheme and legions of poker players shuffle up and deal.
Rev. Jesse Jackson in Charlotte for shareholders meeting Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 7:40AMRev. Jesse Jackson came to Charlotte Tuesday to demand changes to Bank of America's foreclosure policy. Push Clergy and members of N.C. United Power will join Jackson in Uptown Charlotte as the bank's shareholders attend a special meeting.
Complaints of eBay rip-offs lead authorities to South Florida Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:04AMJonathan Harkness, a liquor-store regulator from Washington state, came to know "Jorge Carlos" in late 2006, when Carlos posted a Surefire flashlight for sale on eBay using a Miami street address.
Crooks running Census scams Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 9:12PMThe U.S. Census does not officially begin until April, but identity thieves have already used the event to rip off unsuspecting South Florida residents.
Seminar debunks frauds Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 7:19PMNo one thinks it could happen to them, but more individuals and business owners are falling victim to scams.
Phishing on the Indian Tax department Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 7:20AMAttackers send emails with subject line as "Tax Return!" BANGALORE, INDIA: Security experts in Symantec has cautioned tax payers of a large scale pishing attack just when tax payers are set to file their annual returns.
10 per cent drop in city crime Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:59AMBelleville' top police officer is cautiously optimistic the Friendly City is en route to becoming an even safer place to live.[...]
Attorney General, Secretary of State issue Census scam alert Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:11AMSecretary of State Ross Miller, Chair of the Statewide Complete Count Committee, and Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto today issued a consumer advisory alert concerning various 2010 Census scams occurring throughout the country.
City's top cop confident Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:11PMJASON MILLER The Intelligencer Belleville' top police officer is cautiously optimistic the Friendly City is en route to becoming an even safer place to live.[...]
Lufkin and Center Police arrest 2 suspects in telephone scam Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:31PMTwo Center residents were arrested for multiple offenses of Credit Card Abuse.
RCMP issue warning on tax refund scam Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:28PMP.E.I. RCMP has received numerous reports of a scam which, at first sight, looks to be a money saver giving you a possible refund from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
RCMP issue warning on tax refund scam Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:28PMP.E.I. RCMP has received numerous reports of a scam which, at first sight, looks to be a money saver giving you a possible refund from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Seniors urged to avoid census season fraud Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:44AMThe Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services is urging older adults to be vigilant over the next few months to avoid criminals who are masquerading as legitimate Census Bureau workers.
Seniors urged to avoid census season fraud Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 8:44AMThe Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services is urging older adults to be vigilant over the next few months to avoid criminals who are masquerading as legitimate Census Bureau workers.