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IRS-Impersonation Telephone Scam
IRS – An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they
Read MoreOfficials Warn of Kidnapping and Ransom Scam
Silive – Most people would move heaven and Earth to secure the safe return of a kidnapped loved one. Authorities say schemers are trying to capitalize on such a terrifying scenario with a scam in which they seek ransom payments for
Read MoreHoliday Scam Admitted by Shopkeeper
Eastbourne Herald – A businessman has pleaded guilty to conning thousands of pounds from people after promising them he would book flights and holidays but using their cash to prop up his shop. A court heard how a handful of
Read MoreThe Phone Fraud Handbook
Phone fraud is a serious matter, considering every year thousands of people lose money to this type of scam. To ensure your safety when using a telephone, Unlock Your Wealth Radio has provided a Phone Fraud Handbook, courtesy of The Office of Minnesota
Read MoreSheriff’s Office Warns of New Green Dot scam
Blue Ridge Now – Residents have reported a new scam to police, saying that callers posing as law enforcement have told them to pay fines with prepaid cards to avoid arrest for missing jury duty or court or for outstanding
Read MoreMonster Sues Beats Over Alleged Fraud
(Reuters) – Audio equipment maker Monster LLC has sued Beats Electronics LLC, owned by Apple Inc, over alleged “fraud and deceit” in the way that Beats acquired control of the rights to the popular “Beats by Dr. Dre” headphones. Under
Read MoreAre You a Victim of Investment Fraud?
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Investing is hard enough without walking into a bear trap set by an unscrupulous fraudster. Crooks create false account statements, make wild performance claims and operate elaborate Ponzi schemes in order to get money out of your
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Teresa Giudice Begins Sentence for Conviction of Fraud
People – In the final moments before entering federal prison, faced with the prospect of serving 15 months, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice handled the situation as best she could. Her last words to her attorney, James J. Leonard Jr., when he
Read MoreBBB Warns of Roofing Company Scam
The Better Business Bureau is warning of a Georgia roofing business officials said is operating without a license or insurance. According to a press release from the BBB, the agency was notified Dec. 16 that the business JMS Roofing & Construction operates
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