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BBB warns of new fake coupons hitting social media to scam users
You have seen the great deals. $50 off, $100 off. Seem too good to be true? It most likely is.…
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Public being warned as AG confirms Massachusetts “sextortion” scam
BOSTON – The Attorney General’s Office today issued an advisory to alert the public to a “sextortion” email phishing scam…
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BBB: Think twice before you share senior photo, take a quiz on Facebook
(Better Business Bureau) – It seems harmless and fun! A bunch of friends on Facebook or other social media are…
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Man arrested after attempting to defraud Department of Veterans Affairs of millions in COVID-19 scheme
A man was arrested Friday and charged in federal court in the District of Columbia with fraud for attempting to…
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FTC warns of grandparent COVID-19 scams
by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer & Business Education “Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire…
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Agencies warn of fake stimulus check scams
As many of you know, the announced federal stimulus package includes sending Americans a check to offset lost income from…
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Massachusetts State Police warn of impostors showing up to your home, stealing items
The Massachusetts State Police is warning the public about a possible scam that could leave you robbed. The following message…
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City of Fall River: Watch out for Coronavirus (COVID-19) scams
Exercise caution with any communications you receive regarding Coronavirus (COVID- 19). Scammers commonly use widespread health alerts and natural disasters…
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Massachusetts State Police warn of another scam
According to Massachusetts State Police, there is a scam currently going on in which telephone callers are claiming to be…
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BBB warns Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont concerning “Can you hear me?” scam
The Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont is warning consumers of the “Can you hear…
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