What the Tech: Beware of a new cryptocurrency scam that could cost you thousands of dollars
Be on the lookout for a cryptocurrency scam that nearly fooled our Consumer Technology Reporter Jamie Tucker.
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What the Tech: Beware of a scam that targets PayPal
Scammers are using the popular PayPal online payment system to trick people out of their money, even people who’ve never used PayPal.
What the Tech: Beware of scam from person claiming to have seen you watch pornography
You may have heard of sextortion scams before, but this latest version is even more terrifying.
Perry Co. Sheriff warns residents about phone scammers
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Perry County Sheriff is warning people in the county to beware of phone scammers who are targeting the area. Sheriff Billy Jones says the scammers are calling people pretending to be law enforcement and threatening them with jail — unless they pay. He says the scammer tells the person called — that they have…
What the Tech: Beware of a scam that’s making a comeback
This scam has made the rounds every few years, and chances are, someone you know might have fallen victim to it without ever mentioning it to anyone.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Alabama Power warns of scams
Alabama Power is warning of scams as it says activity has increased during this holiday season.
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Beware of scam claiming to raise money for injured firefighters
The Montgomery Fire/Rescue Department says to be aware of a scam involving someone claiming to be raising money for the five firefighters who were recently injured in a fire.
What the Tech? How to Avoid a Facebook Marketplace Scam
Here’s how to avoid a scam on Facebook Marketplace.
What the Tech? Beware of a COVID-19 Text Scam
The FBI and IRS have issued warnings about COVID-19 related scams for a year now but the scams keep coming. One of the latest is a tech message that announces “you have been approved for our COVID relief program.” Here’s the best (unbelievable) part: the text message says you’re eligible to earn $1,472 daily. Daily! That’s over a half-million dollars…
WANTED: Man Suspected of Using Counterfeit Money to Load Money onto Green Dot Card at Prattville Dollar General
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating a Fraud Investigation that occurred at a retail store. On August 9, an unknown male entered the Dollar General on Martin Luther King Drive in Prattville. The suspect used counterfeit US Currency in order to load money onto a green dot card. Investigators are hoping that someone will be able to identify the…
