DEDHAM, Mass. — Massachusetts singles looking to find love on online are being warned by Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office to be extra vigilant against scammers. Officials said scammers impersonating law enforcement investigators are extorting users on dating sites, Coffee Meets Bagel and Bumble, for thousands of dollars after exchanging personal…
The holidays are all about giving, but for some it’s all about preying on those givers to get their money. And now Michigan residents are being warned of a new twist on an old scam this holiday season. One using the popular ‘Secret Santa’ gift exchange is now targeting people…
There sure was A LOT going on in 2020, so I wouldn’t fault you if you didn’t remember this. There was period in which folks across the U.S. were getting weird packets of seeds in the mail. It’s happening again in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development…
If you live in Mecklenburg County, beware of a scam to get you to do jury duty. It could cost you. Authorities say several residents have received phone calls from someone pretending to be law enforcement. This ‘phony’ law officer informs them they have failed to respond to a jury…
(Bradley County Sheriff’s Office) BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a new scam their residents are seeing. It’s a road paving scam, and it’s happening in McMinn County as well. According to the sheriff’s office, several citizens have witnessed two men…
And another attempted ATM theft took place last night Sunday, January 15 in Texarkana. This time TXKToday is reporting of an attempted ATM theft at the Roadrunner on Richmond Road. The would-be thieves were able to pull the store’s front off but they still left empty-handed. These people don’t realize…
The FBI is asking Massachusetts residents to “swipe left” on potential romance scams this year after residents lost more than $8 million last year. “Scammers use online dating apps & sites to build trusting relationships with victims & persuade them to send money or share personal and financial information,” FBI…
