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Basildon Council issue warning to businesses over fake licensing officer scam

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The scammer, a man using a mobile number, contacts business owners, claiming their annual licensing fees are overdue.

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Basildon Council issue warning to businesses over fake licensing officer scam

The scammer, a man using a mobile number, contacts business owners, claiming their annual licensing fees are overdue.

2 days ago·Basildon, United Kingdom

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The Pottstown Mercury

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FBI warns of scammers impersonating law enforcement, government officials

The FBI is warning of scammers impersonating law enforcement or government officials who try to extort money or steal personal identification information. The scams can come in various forms, but most commonly are email or phone calls, according to an announcement by the FBI Philadelphia field office. Officials said scammers often spoof caller ID information so fraudulent calls appear to be from an agency’s legitimate phone number. Recipients ar…

3 days ago·Pennsylvania, United States

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WTAJ News

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Scammers are impersonating police to steal your money; What to watch for

(WTAJ) -- Those ne'er-do-well scammers are impersonating law enforcement to try and get your money or personal information, and the FBI issued a warning to everyone. The FBI Philadelphia Field Office is warning the public of these scams where the scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials in an attempt to extort money of personal info. Oftentimes, these culprits can mimic official phone numbers so your caller ID looks real. Mos…

3 days ago

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Joplin Globe

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Charlotte Foust: Government impersonation scams a growing threat

Right now, the IRS and other government agencies are extra busy. Scammers pretend to be from the IRS, Social Security or Medicare, hoping to trick you into giving out personal information or sending money. They use fear tactics, urgency or…

4 days ago

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MyChesCo

Think You’re Safe? How Scammers Are Using PUC’s Number to Target You

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued a consumer alert following reports of a scam targeting residents across the state. The fraudulent scheme involves telephone calls using “caller ID spoofing,” falsely displaying the PUC’s Philadelphia office number to pressure consumers into making illegitimate payments. The PUC confirmed receiving over 70 calls in a single day from concerned citizens reporting suspiciou…

3 days ago

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Local News Matters

SF Chinese community warned of scammers trying to steal their personal information - Local News Matters

The Chinese community in San Francisco is being warned against identity theft scams in the wake of multiple reports received by police this past month regarding scammers posing as health care providers, federal employees and police officers claiming to be from China.According to police, victims generally reported receiving a phone call from a number, which appeared to be from a health care provider. The callers claimed to be from the provider’s …

3 days ago

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