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Scam Alert – $1,300 FedEx Envelope is a Fake
Residents of Pleasanton and Jourdanton are warned about a check scam coming from FedEx. Investigators report several residents have received a FedEx envelope with a check inside. When they call the bank named on the check the number is disconnected. The
Read MoreFraud Alert: Man gets 28 years in $100M Navy Charity Scam
Several Veterans of the Navy were scammed by Bobby Thompson, who stole an estimated $100 million by faking charity donations, which he collected for himself. A judge sentenced Thompson to 28 years in prison and a fine to pay $6 million.
Read MoreTricky Holiday Scams to Avoid
The holidays bring out the worst in thieves, planning the right moment and the right situation to steal your money. The following four alerts will help you avoid holiday scams this shopping season. 1: Steer clear of
Read MorePhishing Fire Drills to Help Cyber Fraud in 2014
Spearphishing, identity theft and personal devices brought to work are areas to watch for increasing fraudulent activity, according to a panel on 2014 Fraud Trends at the recent Privacy XChange Forum in held in Paradise Valley, Ariz. The panelists discuss the phishing versus spearphishing tactic. While a phishing scam […]
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Read MoreCyber Attacks on Chase Prepaid Cash Cardholders
Paul Murphy / Eyewitness News Email: pmurphy@wwltv.com | Twitter: @pmurphywwl NEW ORLEANS — JP Morgan Chase is warning more than 460,000 holders of prepaid cash cards that their personal information may have been accessed during a cyber attack on the bank’s network in July. Those potentially compromised include more than 13,000 […]
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Read MoreCyber Monday Scam Alert
Cyber Monday shoppers be aware of cyber criminals offering great discounts only to find out the designer handbags are fake. The latest cyber scam is to offer great deals and on designer products, only to find out the $200 designer handbag
Read MoreCyberscammers Attack Black Friday and Cyber Monday Consumers
Cyber Scam Alert- Cyber Monday and Black Friday consumers are warned about Cyber Scammers this upcoming Holiday weekend. Cybercriminal are most attracted to consumers shopping via social media and mobile devices. Emails are filling up inboxes and social media posts are
Read MoreAPS Scam Alert: Fake Representatives Phone Customers for Money
APS in Phoenix is warning customers of fake callers claiming to be a representative from Arizona Public Service (APS), asking for customers to pay accounts immediately over the phone. In the last year, more than 300 cases of fake APS customer service scams
Read MoreIRS Warns of Phone Tax Scam
Scam Alert – The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning the public about a phone scam that targets people across the nation, including recent immigrants. Callers are claiming to be from the IRS and telling intended victims they owe taxes and
Read MoreChimney Sweep Scams Approach This Holiday Season
With the holiday’s soon approaching the cold weather is right behind, bringing along chimney scam season for consumers to worry about. This time of year several consumers start looking to get their chimney’s cleaned in preparation for the cold months
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