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 ...

Scammers target small businesses & leave negative fake Google reviews to get money

"If the business does pay, it often doesn't stop the reviews. The scammers know they are willing to pay, and they double down ...
WVEC

Scammers exploit holidays to target Dominion Energy customers with payment threats

NORFOLK, Va. — Scammers are targeting Dominion Energy customers as the holidays get closer. Right around Thanksgiving and Christmas, the call rate for utility scams often skyrockets. Cherise Newsome, ...
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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 ...