Officials Warn of Fire Relief Donation Scammers

Officials warn of fire relief donation scammers

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Valencia County and Los Lunas Fire Departments are warning residents to be aware of scams as the community begins working toward recovery from the Desert Willow Complex Fire. Albuquerque officials look to re-designate road for city buses According to social media posts from both departments, a scammer has been going door to door in Los Lunas claiming to represent the fire department and asking for donations. Officia…

HPD issues alert for scammers swindling kupuna with false prize money schemes

Police said that between January and June of this year, an 84-year-old local resident was contacted by scammers who claimed the resident had won billions of dollars in a sweepstake.

Scammer swindles $2,500 in gift cards

SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) -- A new scam has surfaced in Sioux Falls. Officer involved shooting in Sioux Falls Sioux Falls Police Department Spokesman Sam Clemens said someone received a phone call from a caller that said their bank account had been hacked. The caller then transferred the phone call to a different caller, who then demanded payment in gift cards. The victim purchased 10 $250 gift cards to give to the caller, who claimed they w…

Citizens Advice St Albans District: Keeping one step ahead of the scammers

Citizens Advice St Albans District gives information and advice on how to avoid parcel delivery scams.