Scam news 1
Losing millions in a ‘scamdemic’
The first specialist unit made up of experts from government, law enforcement and the private sector has been unleashed on scammers to stop people from losing their money.
The so-called “fusion cell” will be coordinated by a new National Anti-Scam Centre and identify ways to disrupt investment scams and minimise scam losses. Read more
Scam news 2
Home improvement scam
NORWOOD – Be it for solar panels, cable, or pest control… If you have a door and bell, you’ve probably heard it ring by someone trying to sell something.
“I can take care of that for you. Your yard will be beautiful, you live on the corner. It’ll increase the value of the house,” one Norwood neighbor recalled, of the offers she’s heard. Read more
Scam news 3
Scammers using Uber, Lyft drivers as technology advances
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Police Department said scammers are getting more sophisticated as technology continues to develop. They’ve seen instances where Uber and Lyft drivers are now being used as part of scams in the city. Read more