Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a public warning about a fraudulent electric scooter investment scheme targeting non-English-speaking communities, particularly the Oromo population. Promoted through word-of-mouth and social media, the scam lures victims with promises of passive income from scooter rentals—yet no scooters exist. “This is a pyramid scheme,” […]
In a bold move to combat a surge in phone scams, Collin County, Texas, has begun installing scam alert posters near Bitcoin machines and ATMs—prime locations where victims are often coerced into transferring money. The initiative, led by Sheriff Jim Skinner, aims to disrupt scammers who impersonate law enforcement and […]
A Florida woman was conned out of $15,000 after receiving a chilling phone call from someone who sounded exactly like her daughter. The sobbing voice claimed she had caused a car crash injuring a pregnant woman and was being detained. A man posing as her attorney then demanded bail money, […]
A Westfield, NJ resident lost $16,000 in a sophisticated Bitcoin scam after receiving a text message claiming to be from Apple Support. According to Lieutenant Michael Walsh, the victim was directed to call a number that appeared legitimate. The scammer then warned of fraud on the victim’s bank account and […]
Scammers are impersonating Geek Squad, the tech support brand owned by Best Buy, in a phishing campaign that’s triggered thousands of complaints. Victims receive emails or texts claiming they’ve been charged $498.98 for an “Internet Security Plan,” complete with a fake invoice and bogus customer service number. The scammer’s goal? […]
Scammers in Stafford County, Virginia, are impersonating law enforcement to extort cash from residents. On July 21, a victim received a call from someone claiming to be Chief Deputy Shawn Kimmitz, falsely accusing them of missing jury duty and demanding $9,750 in cash to avoid arrest. The caller spoofed the […]
Imagine getting a call from your bank, your local police department, or even your own number. You pick up, and the voice sounds urgent—maybe even threatening. But here’s the twist: none of it is real. Welcome to the world of phone spoofing, a scammer’s favorite disguise. 🚨 What Is Phone […]
If you get a call from someone claiming to be a government official—perhaps from the FBI, IRS, or even a made-up “Federal Fraud Protection Agency”—and they urgently direct you to purchase gold bars as part of an investigation or debt repayment, hang up immediately. You’re not speaking to the government—you’re […]
The Federal Trade Commission requests public comment on a petition seeking to reopen and set aside a final consent order involving a $5.2 billion cash-and-stock deal between private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners and natural gas producer EQT Corporation. The FTC’s 2023 consent order resolved antitrust concerns that alleged the […]
You’ve probably heard the warning: “If someone tells you to pay through a Bitcoin ATM, it’s a scam.” But why Bitcoin? Why ATMs? And why are more people falling victim every day? Let’s break down the psychology and technology scammers are exploiting—and how you can stay safe. 🚨 The Setup […]