Scam news 1
Fake Russian Astronaut Scams
As online scams go, this one was way out there, but the victim fell for it: Claiming to be a Russian astronaut who was currently in space, a man scammed a Japanese woman into sending him money to pay for his return to Earth, promising to marry her once he was back home. Read more
Scam news 2
OFD Warns of Text Message Scam
OTTUMWA, Iowa — A southeast Iowa scam is targeting supporters of the Ottumwa Fire Department.
Some residents have received a text saying “limited collection. Purchase yours today: , Thank You!”This improperly written message was then followed by a link to a website. Read more
Scam news 3
Ticketmaster Scam Alert
CHICAGO (WLS) — Many big names are coming to the Chicago area this summer, including Taylor Swift, Madonna, Beyonce, and of course, Lollapalooza.
It’s easy to fall for a ticket scam when you’re excited to see your favorite artist on stage. Read more