The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has recently received several reports of a common phone scam circulating again around the community. As part of this scam, the caller ID appears to be from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The scammer claims they are from the Sheriff’s Office and may use several…
WhatsApp is the go-to messaging app for users globally. This also makes the app vulnerable to scams that often manage to trick users. The latest WhatsApp scam is on an offer by Adidas for women on the occasion of International Women’s Day. A WhatsApp message with a link saying “Adidas…
Phone scams have been happening throughout Connecticut for years, but in 2020 things became more intense. According State Representative Craig Fishbein (R-90), who represents parts of Cheshire and Wallingford, incidents have become much more persistent, aggressive, and targeted to specific individuals who may not have the means to defend themselves….
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House on Friday passed two COVID-19 bills that Republican leaders made a priority for the 2021 legislative session, as they seek to protect businesses from lawsuits and crack down on vaccination scams. House members voted 83-31 to approve a bill (HB 7), sponsored by Rep. Lawrence…
How to Find a Reputable Tax Preparer There are many different kinds of tax preparers who can help with your return, depending on how much you’re willing to spend and the level of help you need. Some just file the tax return; others help with tax and financial planning or…
(WSVN) – Weeks after moving into her new apartment, a Broward County woman was told to get out. 7’s Kevin Ozebek has tonight’s special assignment report, “Rental Ripoff.” The coronavirus pandemic has created financial hardship for millions of Americans, but the scramble to save money can leave the door open…
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida and Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations are warning taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-related scams as the agency delivers the second round of economic impact payments. The scams include text messages asking taxpayers to disclose bank account information under the…
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Ingrid Coolins is like so many of us. The San Franciscan is wondering when she will get her COVID-19 vaccine. So, when a person called saying he was with the Centers for Disease Control, she was all ears. “They told me that I was eligible for…
QUINCY (WGEM) – A new report from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) shows younger people are more at risk than ever of getting scammed. BBB said when we normally think of scams, it’s about how it affects our parents and grandparents. But for the first time ever, it’s young people…
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (CW44 News At 10) – Hillsborough County officials say they have seen an increase in scam calls and fraudulent activity related to the pandemic. Officials say COVID-19 related scams can be phone calls or they can happen when someone is able to access your personal information such…
