Scam

Toronto Senior Narrowly Escapes Serious Fraud Attempt With ‘Emergency Scam’

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London, Ontario – A senior in Ontario was targeted by what fraud experts refer to as the “emergency scam,” a scheme that preys on individuals by creating a fake crisis to exploit their emotions and convince them to transfer money without questioning the story. Tom Szczesniak, a 76-year-old resident of Toronto, was almost scammed when he received a phone call from someone claiming to be a lawyer named “Alan Miller.” The caller informed Szczesniak that his son had been in a car accident, but assured him that his son was okay. The scammer proceeded to … Read more

Beware of Scammers Impersonating Officials: Douglas County Residents Fall Victim to Jury Duty Scam

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has issued a warning to Colorado residents about a scam involving individuals posing as DCSO officials. This scam specifically targets older citizens, many of whom have fallen victim to losing thousands of dollars. The scammers contact their targets and claim that fines and fees are owed for missing jury service and other civil services. They often use the names of DCSO staff and deputies to make their fraudulent calls. In response to this scam, DCSO emphasizes that they will never request payment for fines related … Read more

Beware: Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement Officers Target Florida Residents with Jury Duty Scam

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Orlando, Florida – The U.S. District Court and U.S. Attorney’s Office have issued a warning to the public in Florida about a jury duty scam. Scammers are pretending to be law enforcement officers and threatening victims with arrest if they do not pay a fine. This nationwide scam has seen an increase in reported incidents in the Middle District of Florida, prompting officials to raise awareness and prevent more people from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes. The scammers employ various convincing tactics, including providing personal information of the victim such as addresses and dates … Read more

Beware of Nationwide Scam Targeting Jury Duty: U.S. Officials Issue Urgent Warning

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MIAMI, FLORIDA – The U.S. District Court and U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Middle District of Florida issued a warning on Monday about a nationwide scam targeting unsuspecting individuals who fail to show up for jury duty. Scammers, pretending to be U.S. Marshals or government officials, call people and threaten them with arrest if they do not pay a fine for missing jury duty. The scammers then guide the victims through purchasing prepaid debit or gift cards or making electronic payments to settle the supposed fine. Several Florida counties, including Nassau, Orange, and Pinellas, have … Read more