Consumer news: Strategies to prevent you from being scammed

Stories by McClatchy journalists, with AI summarization. This collection of stories explores strategies and warnings t ... Read More

PA law enforcement warning of brushing scam, what do you do about them? - MSN

(WJET/WFXP)– Members of law enforcement are warning residents about a recent scam showing up in numerous states involving what seems like free packages from a seemingly anonymous sender. Known ... Read More

Scam warning from law enforcement - KOLR

CEDAR COUNTY, Mo. — Some folks across Ozarks have been receiving calls that appear to be from law enforcement agencies, saying the caller has multiple warrants out for their arrest and can take ... Read More

Law enforcement in the East shares tips about a new scam on social media - WITN

Lastly, Cox says it’s important to share any scam you may see with law enforcement and your fellow social media friends and users, as that also helps put an end to these kinds of scam trends ... Read More

U.S. Marshals warn of scam callers pretending to be law enforcement - MSN

If you think you’ve been targeted, the Marshals say you can call their office at (319) 362-4411 or file a complaint online with the FTC. Reports can be made anonymously. Read More

DLE warns public of scam callers impersonating law enforcement | Local | kitv.com - KITV Island News

The scam callers may mention that the payment in the form of bail or a civil fee will resolve the matter. “Please know that law enforcement agencies will not call to solicit any form of payment. Read More

Kootenai County law enforcement warns of scam callers - KREM.com

POST FALLS, Idaho — A scam that has callers impersonating law officers and threatening arrests unless money is paid continues to make the rounds in Kootenai County. Most recently, Post Falls ... Read More

Beware Scam Callers Claiming To Represent Law Enforcement - SFGATE

Beware Scam Callers Claiming To Represent Law Enforcement By Bay City News Service Nov 17, 2024 Some Martinez residents have been contacted by people claiming to represent law ... Read More

What is a brushing scam? How to protect yourself. - USA TODAY

If you get a package you are not expecting or you didn't order, don't scan the QR code, said the FTC in a blog post in 2023. "A scammer’s QR code could take you to a spoofed site that looks real ... Read More

BBB Scam Alert: You missed jury duty! | WHNT.com

The caller, who may identify themselves as the local sheriff, tells you that you’ve missed a jury duty summons and could be arrested. They may even claim that a warrant for your arrest has ... Read More

Scam alert: You will not get a call from the sheriff’s office regarding payment for a warrant or jury duty - WCBD News 2

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – No, a law enforcement agency will not ask you to pay a fine through Bitcoin, gift cards, or any other money transferring service. The Berkeley County Sheriff’s ... Read More

Local law enforcement agencies see resurgence of jury duty scam

It’s a call that could make anyone panic: Someone on the phone says your loved one is about to be arrested for missing jury duty unless you pay up. But it’s a scam. Law enforcement will never ... Read More