Tag: Scams
Officials need help identifying scammer who took advantage of elderly Harford Co. woman
“Can you help identify this guy? Can you stop a scam before it starts?” ~ HCSO
Deputies seek help identifying Bel Air scam artist shown in photo
Do you know this man?
Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Americans warned about popular scams and schemes targeting seniors
In 2024 there was a total of $4.885 Billion in losses from 147,127 complaints – a 46% increase in complaints from 2023, as well as a 43% increase in losses
Police warning: Daytime home burglaries on the rise in Baltimore County by traveling bands of thieves
(March 23, 2025) On Friday, police in Baltimore County shared some disturbing news concerning a marked increase in daytime burglaries involving traveling groups of thieves concentrating on homes with noticeably […]
Consumer warning: Visually inspect gift cards at the store before purchasing
Scammers nationwide are replacing new cards in the stores with cards stolen from other locations – that have already been zeroed out.
The current Holiday Scams out there, and how to protect yourself against them
“Scammers don’t take the holidays off . . .”
Bad actors targeting citizens with latest Internet ‘sextortion’ scam
Scammers send you a picture of your house and say they have evidence of your online porn viewing habits – and threaten to release that info unless you pay up
Did you receive a text message saying you owe money to E-ZPass?
If so, it’s a scam. Do not send them any money
Five important tips to help you avoid today’s cryptocurrency scams
Five important tips to help you avoid today’s cryptocurrency scams
U.S. states with the lowest and highest rates of elderly fraud
New data reveals the numbers of victims in each state – and the total amount of monies scammed from the victims
