Scams articles
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AARP Pennsylvania raises awareness of cryptocurrency scams
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — AARP Pennsylvania is raising awareness about rising threats posed by cryptocurrency scams, as the digital currency market grows, the profit potential has not only attracted investors but also a concerning increase in fraudulent schemes. "Cryptocurrency can be exciting and, indeed, profitable. However, the landscape is plagued with investment scams posing as []
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MCSO warns of ongoing phone impersonation scam
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland County Sheriff's Office is warning citizens of ongoing phone scams where the caller impersonates local law enforcement officers, demanding money. While there are several variations of the scam, MCSO said callers always identify themselves as law enforcement and demand money in the form of gift cards, credit/debit cards, []
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Man scammed out of $100K by fake federal agents
BLOOMING GROVE TWP., PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a man was scammed multiple times losing over $100,000 by men pretending to be federal agents. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on March 26 a 68-year-old man from Hawley reported about a scam. Police say between March 19-26 the victim was scammed on three occasions []