Crooks use clever schemes to defraud millions of people every year. They often combine sophisticated technology with age-old tricks to get people to send money or give out personal information. They add new twists to old schemes and pressure people to make important decisions on the spot. One thing that never changes: they follow the headlines — and the money.
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08/07/15
Avoiding Money Wiring Scams - Imposters. Impersonators. Fakes. Frauds. Phonies. You might call them by different names but these scam artists have one thing in common: they pretend to be someone they aren’t and tell you a bogus story to con you into wiring them money.
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11/19/14
Beware IRS Impersonators' Intimidation Scams - Click here
11/19/14
LA phone scam targeting people nationwide - WPEC-TV CBS12 News - Click here
06-02-14
St. Petersburg Police press release warns of jury scam trageting the area Click here
3/18/14
Pinellas sheriff's office warns residents about phone scam.. Click here