Scam news 1
Scammers Changing Tactics
Robotexts now outnumber robocalls. Why are scammers changing tactics?
The News 8 On Your Side team believes it’s important to keep you updated on all the latest scams and tricks that are out there.But it’s also important that you know how the scammers target you.Read more
Scam news 2
Nationwide Fake Cash Card Scam Arrests
CHARLOTTE — A nationwide retail theft ring has made its way to Charlotte.
Police said three men stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Lowe’s using a fake cash card in April.Channel 9′s Genevieve Curtis spoke with Anthony Finocchio with the Organized Retail Theft Task Force about this case. Read more
Scam news 3
Spotting TV Licence Scam Signs
Action Fraud has issued a warning over TV Licence scam emails, after it received more than 3,400 reports of these in the last two weeks alone.
The fraudulent emails state that the customer’s TV licence is about to expire or that there was a problem with their latest payment.The links provided in the email lead to genuine-looking websites which are designed to steal personal and financial details. Read more