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Computer Scam Targets Local Consumers by Phone
Scam Alert – A new phone scam is going around with a caller claiming to be from Microsoft, a trusted household name, has been reported recently by consumers, according to a release from the Better Business Bureau. The BBB warns
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Judge Says U.S. Fraud Case vs. Bank of America Should Be Tossed
A federal judge has recommended the dismissal of a U.S. government lawsuit accusing Bank of America Corp of defrauding investors into buying about $855 million of mortgage securities that soured during the global financial crisis. If it stands, Thursday’s ruling by U.S.
Read MoreTax Season Unleashes Cyberscams and Our Identity
As tax season approaches us, so do cybercriminals. The time when we stress most about money and financial situations and now we have to take into consideration potential scammers attacking us, small businesses in particular. Cybercrooks often use current events
Read MoreIRS Offers Tax Refund Incentive
Less than one month before our taxes are due and the IRS is offering an incentive for taxpayers, get your refund before it’s scammed away from you. The Crime Tracker 3 trend, reported by Las Vegas News 3, learned refund
Read MoreFuneral Scam Sends Fake Notices to Family and Friends
Scheming on fake funeral emails is hitting a new low for scammers. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scam artists are sending fake funeral notifications and offering their condolences, even setting up a time and date reading in the subject
Read MoreCell Phone Scam Might ‘One-Ring’ You Next
Out-of-state numbers are being reported as the new ‘One Ring’ scam, calling your cell phone by the scammers programmed computer, which blasts out thousands of calls to random cellphone numbers, rings once, then disconnects, according to Sharane Gott with the Better
Read MoreMilitary Families Main Target for Identity Theft
Members of a military family might not be under attack overseas, but their identities and bank accounts are taking cover here on their homeland. A 2013 Federal Trade Commission study found that military consumers reported identity theft at twice the rate of
Read MoreCitigroup Employee Questioned by Mexican Police Over Alleged Fraud
Citigroup Inc. employee was questioned by Mexican police as a suspect in the alleged theft of $400 million taken from their bank, according to WSJ.Whichever employee stole the money appears to be jnior at the company and worked for the bank’s Mexico
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