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Tax season is upon us, and while many of you are preparing to file your returns, it's crucial to be aware of the ever-evolving world of tax scams. This year, it's more important than ever to stay ...

Recent data reveals that nearly 30 percent of unknown calls are flagged as spam or fraud, making it crucial for individuals to exercise heightened caution when answering suspicious calls. The Better ...

New iPhone replacement scam uses pressure tactics and fake carrier calls to steal devices from buyers. Criminals claim ...

The sheriff’s office said they have gotten several reports of someone claiming to be the office’s administrative phone number ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Today’s Consumer Alert is about an old phishing scam that’s making the rounds again, and it’s so widespread the Better Business Bureau recently issued a scam alert. From 2022 to 2023 ...

The Virginia Department of Transportation is once again warning about a text scam accusing people of owing money in unpaid tolls. Drivers are receiving messages that appear to be from E-ZPass Virginia ...

A new cyber threat called the GhostPairing scam is putting WhatsApp users at serious risk. Hackers are misusing WhatsApp's ...

EASTLAND, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — The Eastland County Sheriff’s Office has issued a scam alert following reports from residents about scam calls impersonating law enforcement officials. According to ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office and Better Business Bureau are sounding the alarm on a growing Facebook scam that is deceiving users across the country, including right ...

Has Rs 2000 come into your account from somewhere? Has this been sent by a scammer? Scammers have found a new way of cheating, which is called the Jump Deposit Scam. In this, scammers first send two ...