HACKENSACK, N.J. | Experts have seen all sorts of scams, from the e-mail announcing a big lottery win and what you need to do to claim the money usually, send money - to the repairman who knocks on the door requiring payment upfront for urgent work, then skips town. more >>
Companies using familiar names like Publishers Clearing House and Reader’s Digest are behind possible scams hitting Boaz mailboxes, according to a Better Business Bureau spokeswoman. more >>
It’s a scam that has been going on for years, and police, consumer and state officials admit there’s little they can do about it.Two Oakwood women, ages 64 and 78, were conned out of $13,445 in recent weeks when callers claiming to be grandsons or nephews said they were in jail in other countries and desperately needed bail money. more >>
'Extraordinary claims' Carl Sagan, the scientist and communicator is famous for warning us that "extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence". more >>
The Better business bureau warns frauds targeting seniors is growing. Here at the Better Business Bureau they frequently field calls from senior citizens who have been contacted by someone who claims more >>
The Clark County Sheriffs Department has received numerous reports of telephone scams. One scam targets elderly residents and the other is about a prize offer. more >>
Attorney General Roy Cooper is warning people about the possible scams that could be related to Hurricane Earl. "Unfortunately, we've seen shameless scammers try to take advantage of past disasters," said Cooper in a written statement. "Don't let con artists use this storm to take your money and run." If you feel like you have fallen victim to a scam, you can report the incident to AG Cooper's ... more >>
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA (WWBT) - Congressman Randy Forbes is hosting a free seniors consumer protection workshop in Chesterfield Wednesday. It is an interactive workshop to discuss consumer information for seniors. more >>
The Department of Transportation's updated handbook for consumer air travelers outlines everything from choosing loyalty programs and making official complaints to the new three-hour tarmac delay limit. more >>
