CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Be a tech scam detector

There's a surge in tech support scams. We want you to know the signs, even if you don't understand the technology.

17 Scams Seniors Are Facing Right Now

Seniors are frequent targets for fraud due to savings and tech gaps. Learn the most common scams and how older adults can ...
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Sheriff’s Office warns community about new computer and courier scams hitting the area

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff's Office issued a press release Wednesday about new scams that has been reported in the Thousand Oaks area. According to the Financial Crimes Unit ...
WTVD

Raleigh woman gives fake Microsoft employee access to computer, loses thousands of dollars

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Scammers stole a record-breaking $12.5 billion from Americans in 2024, that's according to the FTC This new data from the Federal Trade Commission says this is a 25% increase ...
The Patriot Ledger

It's bad enough to be scammed. Recovering from it is a lot of work. Some tips on prevention

It feels awful to be scammed. Unnerving to have a person's voice suddenly yelling at you right out of your computer. And you can't make it stop. "You've been hacked!" "You have pornographic material ...