Idaho Scam Alert: State Police Warn of ‘Stranded Motorist’ Con Targeting Drivers This Week

Idaho State Police Warn of Scam Targeting Drivers at Gas Stations and Along Highways

BOISE, ID – Idaho State Police have issued a warning about a growing scam targeting drivers along highway and at gas stations. Scammers are reportedly posing as stranded motorists, claiming they are in urgent need of help. In these incidents, individuals may tell drivers that their credit cards aren’t working, they need gas, or they are in a desperate situation. Often, the scammers offer to sell what appears to be valuable jewelry or other goods…

DOJ'S OCP Alerts Montanans to Increase in text scams

HELENA – The Montana Department of Justice's Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is warning Montanans of fraudulent text messages from scammers claiming to be from the Montana Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) and asking the recipients to pay fines or traffic tickets. MVD does not send texts asking for money for unpaid tickets or toll road fees. To pressure recipients into providing their personal...

Idaho Scam Alert: State Police Warn of ‘Stranded Motorist’ Con Targeting Drivers This Week

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boise, ID – Idaho drivers are being warned to stay alert after reports of scammers posing as stranded motorists along highways and at gas stations. According to the Idaho State Police, the scam involves individuals pretending their vehicle is out of gas or their credit card doesn’t work. In a bid to gain sympathy, they often claim to need…