What the Tech: Don’t fall victim to romance scams
Think you’re too smart to fall for a romance scam? They are getting more sophisticated and are costing victims more than $1 billion a year.
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What the Tech: How to avoid becoming the victim of a smishing scam
Smishing scams, delivered through text aim to trick you into calling a number or clicking a link, often leading to financial losses.
8 ON YOUR SIDE: Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.
What the Tech: Beware of Siri scams
As scams go, this is a wild one.
What the Tech? Beware of Holiday Shipping Scams
Scammers are working as hard as delivery drivers around the holidays trying to trick you into giving them account information, even credit card numbers.
What the Tech? Student Loan Forgiveness May Lead to Scams
You can bet scammers will use the new Student Loan Forgiveness Program to take money from people who are hoping to get their loans forgiven.
What the Tech? How to Avoid Scams When You Sell on Craigslist
You hear about scams all the time but it’s still fairly rare to see one show up in your email inbox or by text. Trying to sell something online through Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace will certainly increase the risk. A couple of weeks ago I posted to both Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace a video camera and accessories I’d like to…
ALEA: Beware of Fake License Renewal Sites
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Alabama law enforcement officials are cautioning everyone to beware of scams when they renew their drivers license online. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said Tuesday some third-party websites are charging people extra fees to renew their license online. The sites are not affiliated with the state. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said one website charged a…
Public Warned to Be On Guard Against Mask Scams
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson is warning the public — to be on-guard against scams during the pandemic. Jackson says scam artists are looking to take advantage of people. And he wants the public to be aware — and stay alert. “Be careful!” Jackson warns some scams involve face masks. “One of the things is…
ADT Warns of Potential Scam
ADT alarm system company is warning customers of a potential scam targeting people in Montgomery and across the country. One man who asked to not be identified says he was scammed into signing a new contract with another company when he thought he was getting an upgrade from ADT. “I pretty much lost everything,” he said, “I feel terrible, I…
