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WisDOT reports new wave of traffic citation phone scams

(WFRV) – Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation are alerting people throughout Wisconsin to a new wave of ...
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The FBI is warning about a phone-call scam that has already stolen $215 million

The FBI is warning that phone-call scams using caller ID spoofing and impersonation have already stolen hundreds of millions of dollars from people in the United States, including at least $215 ...
9to5Mac

There’s a devious new free phone scam, to add to the lengthy list

‘Free phone’ scams are becoming increasingly common, and there’s now a new one to watch out for. With this version, a brand new phone is left on your doorstep and – unusually – the scammer didn’t use ...
Forbes

Scams Are Booming. The Latest Numbers, And How To Protect Yourself

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Romance scams remain very popular. Every year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the ...
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SLO County Sheriff’s Office Warns Public About Recent Phone Scams

Below is a press release from the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office regarding a public alert about recent phone scams. SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The Sheriff's Office is warning residents ...
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Retailers Report 69% Increase in Phone Scams as Shoplifting Dips

That’s according to new research from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which finds external theft and fraud cases on the rise, even as the average number of shoplifting and merchandise theft ...