Maricopa County officials warn of juror scam asking for payment in Bitcoin
Phoenix (AZ Family) — Authorities are warning Maricopa County residents about a jury scam demanding payment in Bitcoin after one resident was scammed out of thousands of dollars. The Maricopa County, Arizona, Attorney's Office issued a warning Wednesday about a phone scam that cost a county resident $8,000 after he believed he had a warrant […]
Warning: Scam from fraudulent number claims to Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office collecting court fees
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office says it has recently received calls and emails from Yavapai County residents who say they have been contacted by someone claiming to be a YCSO employee. Actual Christine Green, YCSO director of public and government relations; Each caller gave the same phone number: “(928) 361-9187.” “I can assure you that […]
Hackers Take Over Matthew Perry’s Twitter Account In Apparent Scam
Hackers targeted the late Matthew Perry by taking over his Twitter account in an apparent financial scam. The Matthew Perry Foundation announced that a now-deleted post appeared on Perry's Twitter account asking fans to donate. “We have received reports that Matthew's official X page has been hacked and is directing users to a fraudulent website […]
‘The Whole Thing Was A Scam’: Jim Biden Used His Powerful Brother’s Name To Promote Failed Health Company
According to Politico, Jim Biden frequently cited his brother Joe Biden's name to promote a now-defunct health care company that was implicated in massive Medicare fraud. Jim Biden's name has appeared in investor materials and internal communications, along with some top leaders and executives at Amecore, a hospital management company aiming to revitalize healthcare in […]
California brothers scam USPS out of $2.3 million
Two Riverside County brothers pleaded guilty last week to mail fraud charges for defrauding the U.S. Postal Service of more than $2.3 million, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California. Anwar Fareed Alam, 35, and Yousofzai Fahim Alam, 31, of Temecula, made thousands of payments on the packages to make […]
Alabama Attorney General: Don’t fall for scam artists this Valentine’s Day
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall is warning Alabamians about the potential for online fraud through dating platforms. “Romance scams prey on the most vulnerable aspects of human nature: trust, hope, and love. Predators are known to empty bank accounts with manipulation and lies,” said Attorney General Marshall. Ta. “My office regularly receives reports of individuals […]
Stop falling for the “school choice” scam
Recently, at a state Legislature meeting, state leaders made a number of decisions without first checking whether private companies had the necessary experience or requiring companies to meet standards or conditions. He has indicated that he intends to allow private companies to manage billion-dollar management projects. Take all possible measures to monitor the company's progress. […]
‘The Timing Reveals The Scam’: Fox News Legal Analyst Says Hunter Biden Will Plead The 5th
Fox News legal analyst Greg Jarrett said Hunter Biden will never testify before the House committee investigating the Biden family's overseas dealings. Hunter Biden agreed to comply with a subpoena issued by the committee on Friday after previously failing to do so. Jarrett said the letter from Hunter Biden's attorney Abby Rowell shows Hunter Biden's […]
How to protect yourself from scam PACs
As the 2024 election heats up, campaigns, political groups and candidates will be scrambling to raise money for everything from presidential candidates to programs to help veterans and protect the environment. Be aware, however, that there are scammers lurking within the legitimate Federal Political Action Committee who want to make their own money. The FBI […]
Scam Alert | The Buzz -The buzz in Bullhead City – Lake Havasu City – Kingman – Arizona – California
The Lake Havasu City Police Department would like to inform the community about a recently reported locally reported scam. In this scam, the caller pretends to be a representative of the Mojave County Sheriff’s Office or another government agency. The caller identification number appears to be an official law enforcement phone number, suggesting the caller […]
