Scam sees pensioner lose £30,000
AN 88-year-old Rugby man has been conned out of £30,000 in a scam offering cash prizes. The victim, who wants to remain anonymous, sent cheques to companies around the world in response to letters promising cash prizes in exchange for a £10 to £30 administration fee.
Scam slams county
ROANOKE RAPIDS — Halifax County citizens continue to be hit hard today by an automated phone system scam.
Scam Alert: Be careful of free Wi-Fi
THE SCAM: Free airport Wi-Fi HOW IT WORKS: As more people tote laptops, they're increasing
IRS Scam Alert
Eyewitness News "scam" alert.
Overseas scam uses Delaware Lottery name to target victims
Attorney General Beau Biden is warning consumers about a lottery scam that is circulating via email. The scam is an attempt to convince recipients they have won the Delaware Lottery by a computer ballot system and states the contest is promoted and sponsored by the Delaware state government.
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