Phone Scams

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Mar 12, 2018 Scam Database
Jan 4, 2018 Scam Database

Source: Time's Money

While cybersecurity should be a year-round concern for small business owners, income tax filing season can bring some particular risks, according to the IRS.

Aug 29, 2017 Scam Database

Source: FTC & Gizmodo

It never fails. For every act of heroism during a national disaster another act of piracy is waiting in the wings.

Aug 20, 2017 Scam Database

Source: BBB

Scammers often target seniors by pretending to be representatives of insurance companies or healthcare companies. Recently, the Better Business Bureau is seeing a new twist on this classic con: calls from “Medicare” claiming to have your new back brace.

How the Scam Works

Aug 18, 2017 Scam Database

Source: WSBTV & The Better Business Bureau

As college is starting back up, the Better Business Bureau is warning students and parents or guardians of potential scams targeting them.

It is not uncommon this time of year for scammers to try to obtain personal and financial information.

Jul 20, 2017 Scam Database

Sources: Federal Reserve Bank & Snopes

Consumer Scam Alert: Do Not Use Federal Reserve Routing Account Numbers to Pay Bills; Could Face Late Fees, Other Charges

Jul 19, 2017 Scam Database

Source: KCI

The Polk County Iowa Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a continuing telephone scam which is a common recurring phone scam used across the nation.

Jul 13, 2017 Scam Database

Source: Clark Howard

Jun 15, 2017 Scam Database

Source: Congressman David Young - Founder - Congressional Task Force to Combat Identity Theft and Fraud

In increasing numbers, Americans are losing money and personal information to tax scams and fake Internal Revenue Service (IRS) communications. These thieves are striking year-round using multiple methods – postal mail, telephone, social media, text messaging, fax and email - to set up their victims.

Jun 15, 2017 Scam Database

Source: United States Capitol Police

U.S. Capitol Police Phone Numbers Used in “Caller ID Spoofing” Scam

WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is advising the public that several USCP telephone numbers are being used as part of a “Caller ID Spoofing” fraud scheme that has affected police departments across the country.