Scams targeting Baltimore-area home owners
Baltimore Sun
One type of scam sends homeowners a letter by U.S. mail that says the homeowner should have on hand an official copy of their home's deed. The company then offers to acquire and forward to the homeowner a copy of the deed — for $70 or more.

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Attacks Loan Modification Scams
Afro American
Such scams surged by nearly 60 percent last year, especially after the federal government launched programs aimed at helping homeowners who were in foreclosure or on the brink of foreclosure, according to the Housing Preservation Foundation.
How to Stop Foreclosure on Home: Foreclosure Stopping GuidelinesSBWire (press release)

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AARP News (blog)
Love: A $56 Million Ripoff
AARP News (blog)
Love don't cost a thing? Not according to the latest findings of the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. More than 10 percent of total financial losses in online scams reported last year — about $56 million out of the $525 million overall ...

New database aims to cut down on scams at churches
WECT-TV6
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The Wilmington Police Department announced the creation of an online database Friday that aims to cut down on scams, according to a WPD spokesperson. The database, supported by Google Docs, allows for local churches to ...

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Wayne Police urge elderly to be alert for phone scams
NorthJersey.com
As part of the second scam, the victim receives an automated "Robocall" advising them of a deal for which they can receive a free medical alert system free of charge. As the phone call comes through it prompts them to press #1 if interested, at which ...

Free Airline Tickets: Scams, Rackets and Rip-offs
ABC News
Every industry falls victim to scams, rackets and rip-offs. Or plain old pipe dreams. Which reminds me of Powerball, which, isn't a rip-off since someone eventually comes up with the winning numbers but it probably won't be you or me (odds of winning ...

Microsoft warns of Xbox One scams
GameSpot
"Do not give them your information - it's a scam." Microsoft also warned gamers in March--before the Xbox One was announced--that all pages related to next-generation Xbox testing were fake. Gamers will be able to try out the Xbox One when it launches ...

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AG: Safeguard your credit card against vacation scams
WCSH-TV
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Maine Attorney General Janet Mills is advising consumers to be leery of vacation deals popping up this time of the year. Mills says if the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. With Memorial Day approaching, more ...

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Holiday Scams Target Military, Veterans, Families, Supporters
Patch.com (blog)
BBB Military Line, the military arm of the Better Business Bureau, provides free resources, such as financial literacy information, access to BBB services and scam alerts, and complaint and dispute resolution for all branches of the U.S. military. BBB ...
Memorial Day scams target older veteransTheNewsTribune.com
Alaska Industries Under Military Compliant FireDelta News Web

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Memorial Day scams target older veterans
northwestohio.com
BBB Military Line, the military arm of the Better Business Bureau, provides free resources, such as financial literacy information, access to BBB semilitary large 150x150 Beware of Memorial Day Scams Aimed at Military Personnelrvices and scam alerts ...

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Army warns soldiers to be wary of financial scams
Military Times (blog)
Army warns soldiers to be wary of financial scams · Fort Sill soldier mounts his own tornado relief effort · This one goes out to all the staff sergeants · Six Army Tattoo Failures · The Army as of May 16 · The best and brightest from this week's Army ...

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AG Warns about potential Oklahoma tornado scams
Jackson Clarion Ledger (blog)
Attorney General Jim Hood is issuing a warning for Mississippians to be aware of scams related to the recent tragedy following the severe storms and devastation in Oklahoma. We've already heard about robo-calls from scammers trying to lure donations by ...

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Scams target military families around Memorial Day
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (blog)
"Remember, legitimate lenders will never guarantee a loan before you apply and loans that require an upfront fee are likely a scam," the BBB said. Veterans' benefits buyout plans: Offer a cash payment in exchange for a disabled veteran's future ...
BBB: Warning About Scams Targeting Veterans, Soldiersfox2now.com
State officials warn against charity scamsThe Columbian
Tips For Avoiding Charity Scams When Giving To Oklahoma Tornado ...News On 6
Millionaire Corner -Tucson Citizen -State Journal
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POLICE LOG: Man Loses Over $5K in Phone Scam, Other Scams Reported
Patch.com
At 11:55 p.m. a man came to the station to report a possible scam. The man said he had received a phone call on May 16 from someone who said they were calling from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. The caller said the man's grandson had been arrested ...

WLBZ-TV
Safeguard your credit card against vacation scams
WLBZ-TV
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) - Maine Attorney General Janet Mills is advising consumers to be leery of vacation deals popping up this time of the year. Mills says if the deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is. With Memorial Day approaching, more ...
Consumers beware: new travel and timeshare scamsWiscasset Newspaper

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Maine officials warn of vacation scams
Boston.com
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Memorial Day scams target older veterans
Bellingham Herald
While Memorial Day is a chance to honor those who serve, the Better Business Bureau says scammers use the holiday to target those who are or have served their nation, especially older veterans. Among the common scams are: -- Loans that promise a ...

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Authorities: Watch for tornado scams
The State Journal-Register
Attorney General Lisa Madigan is urging Illinoisans who want to donate to charitable efforts to help the victims of Monday's devastating tornado in Oklahoma to watch out for fundraising scams by con artists seeking to exploit the disaster for their ...
AG warns of charity scams after Okla. tornadoKWQC 6
Madigan warns to be wary of Oklahoma relief scamsWLS
Illinois Attorney General Warning Donors of Oklahoma Relief Effort ScamsWIFR
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Biz Bulletin: How to avoid scams while in the military
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Q: My brother is in the military and recently someone contacted him about an offer on a loan that sounded a bit too much. I'm sure it was a scam. Luckily he didn't accept, but I worried someone else might. Does the BBB have advice on avoiding scams ...
BBB: Warning About Scams Targeting Veterans, Soldiersfox2now.com
State officials warn against charity scamsThe Columbian
Tips For Avoiding Charity Scams When Giving To Oklahoma Tornado ...News On 6
Millionaire Corner -State Journal -Tucson Citizen
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AZFamily
Beware of charity scams following Phoenix cop, firefighter death
KVOA Tucson News
PHOENIX - The deaths of a Phoenix Police Officer and Phoenix Fire fighter within the last week are raising concerns about potential charity scams, Attorney General Tom Horne said Thursday. Horne's office has been alerted that possible charity scammers ...
AG Horne warns of charity scams in wake of deaths of first respondersAZFamily
Tom Horne warns of police, fire donation scamsKTAR.com
Horne: Scammers claim to help families of fallen first responder - WNEM TV 5WNEM Saginaw

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