Scam news 1
Free PlayStation Scam on YouTube
Man loses hundreds in free PlayStation scam on YouTube;
(KDVR) — New Federal Trade Commission numbers show Americans lost nearly $9 billion to scams in 2022, up nearly $2 billion since 2021.
Crooks are branching out from social media onto video streaming platforms, the latest using YouTube to lure those looking for a great deal on gaming equipment.Read more
Scam news 2
SCAM ALERT: SNAP acct. info. & PINs targeted.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLOX) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Human Services are warning customers about a phishing scam targeting those who receive SNAP benefits.
The scammers will reach out through text messages asking unsuspecting customers for EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card numbers and PINs to fraudulently claim their benefits.Read more
Scam news 3
Storm Victims Warned of Roofing Scams
MIAMI VALLEY — Area roofing companies are warning the public of so-called contractors who are offering to help clean up storm damage.
Jackie Helton, of Copeland Roofing, said these contractors will come in from out of town and find homes with storm damage.Read more