5 ways to outsmart phone scams | BBB Scam Alert

You receive an unexpected phone call from someone claiming to be a life insurance agent or representative. The caller might ...
Florida Keys Weekly Newspapers

Law enforcement warns of scam involving fake federal agents

The Key West Police Department is warning of a recent phone scam involving people impersonating federal law enforcement ...
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MSP warn of new delivery scam targeting recent phone orders in the UP

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Michigan State Police are warning the public about a delivery scam they say is targeting customers who have recently ...
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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 ...
ConsumerAffairs

Scam texts have a ‘rush hour’ — here's when your phone is most likely to get hit

Fraudulent texts peak around noon ET and are roughly 50% more common on Fridays than at the beginning of the week.Different ...
KEYT

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 ...
AOL

12 Phone Scams You're Most Likely to Fall For (And How to Avoid Them)

Your phone can be a connection to the outside world that helps you stay in touch with family and friends. But it can also be a means for scammers to get between you and your money through tricks and ...