Couple lost $42K in an elaborate scam 2 years ago, and they’re still fighting with the bank to get it back. How to protect yourself from online fraud

In January 2024, the Hills were targeted by a sophisticated impersonation scam that resulted in $42,000 being taken out of ...
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$2.7 million stopped from being sent to scammers

Iowa's Department of Insurance and Financial Services has stopped over $2.7 million from being sent to scammers through statewide events. $2.7 million stopped from being sent to scammers Iowa's ...
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Scammers are targeting Gen-Z: Text is their main form of communication & they use payment apps

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The new Consumer Reports Cyber Readiness Report finds text scam attempts are up by 50%. The fastest growing demographic? Gen Z'ers. "Scammers are trying to rip off young adults. And ...
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$2.7 million stopped from being sent to scammers

DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) -- More than $2.7 million from Iowans has been stopped from being sent to scammers. The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services partners with the Iowa Attorney ...