We are alerting the public to a new scam tactic that has recently been reported in our area. Scammers are contacting individuals and instructing them to ...

Fake Robinhood security texts about external wallet links go out in bulk to random phone numbers, not indicating actual ...

Cybercriminals are exploiting auto-added calendar invites to launch phishing attacks. Here’s how the scam works and how to ...

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On Monday, Laurel County Sherriff’s Office announced that a man claiming to be a deputy has been trying to scam people. “Do not give them your financial information and do not pay them!!” The ...

A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.

NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (KALB) - Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office put out a warning to residents on February 21, of a ...

For the second time in February, a text message claiming “Important Notice from Hawaii MVD” stated that a traffic ticket must ...

February 23, 2026 – San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office officials issue a jury duty scam alert. The Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting people in SLO County.

The Greene County Sheriff's Department is warning residents about a scam involving calls that seem to come from their phone number. The callers instruct people to purchase cryptocurrencies or gift ...

Kirkwood Police warn of a scam website imitating local car dealer, Gerard Cape Auto, and advise public on safe vehicle purchasing practices.

California Lottery warns of scammers using fake tickets and surprise calls to steal money, especially during tax season.