With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe. In 2022, reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion — a 30 percent increase from 2021, according to the…
How San Diego and visitors can protect themselves from scams during Pride – NBC 7 San Diego | #lovescams | #datingapps
Members of the LGBTQ+ community continue to be the victims of scams across the country. Now consumer advocates and federal officials are sending out a warning to protect one of the most vulnerable communities from being preyed upon by criminals. Many times, out of shame, victims do not report when they’ve…
Florida Woman Steals Life Savings from Holocaust Survivor in $2.8 Million Romance Scam – NBC New York | #lovescams | #datingapps
A Florida woman who stole the life savings of an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor in what a prosecutor called a “sick” romance scam pleaded guilty Friday and could face prison time, officials said. Peaches Stergo, 36, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, which carries a maximum of 20 years in prison under the law….