A sharp-eyed accountant at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia stopped a nearly $50,000 scam in its tracks—proving that vigilance is one of the best defenses against fraud. According to Athens-Clarke County police, the food… 📰Accountant Foils $50K Scam Targeting Georgia Food Bank
A Scranton man is facing serious charges after allegedly participating in a gold bar theft scheme that defrauded an elderly woman out of more than $215,000. Authorities say the scam began in January when a… Gold Bar Scam Targets Elderly in Pennsylvania
By George Sheldon, ScamBusting Editorial In an age of chip readers and contactless payments, you’d think the credit card skimmer would be obsolete. Think again. Skimming scams are not only alive—they’re thriving. According to recent… 💳 Skimming Scams Surge Nationwide: How Crooks Get Your Card Info—and What They Do With It
A Kansas City landowner is sounding the alarm after narrowly avoiding a real estate scam that nearly cost him his property. Tim Lefman—who owns undeveloped land in Johnson County—was stunned to learn that someone had attempted to list… Real Estate Scam Reported in Kansas City
Criminals are impersonating U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in a disturbing new scam targeting unsuspecting Americans. The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office recently issued a warning about fraudulent calls and texts claiming a suspicious… 🚨 Border Package Scam Targets U.S. Consumers
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… 🚨 Minnesota AG Warns of Fake Electric Scooter Investment Scam
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… Collin County Fights Back Against Phone Scams with Public Alert Posters
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… Geek Squad Scam Tricks Victims with Fake Invoices and Remote Access
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… 🚨 Jury Duty Scam Impersonates Chief Deputy in Stafford County
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.… 📱 Phone Spoofing: How Scammers Fake Calls—and How You Can Fight Back
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… No, the Government Will Not Tell You to Buy Gold Bars
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… Why Scammers Want You at a Bitcoin ATM