NEW YORK STATE (WWTI) – Students will be heading off to college in the next few weeks and the New York State Division of Consumer Protection is offering tips to avoid scams and deal with dorm safety.

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The US Marshal Phone Scam happens when someone pretends to be a US Marshal and demands money. Often, there's a threat of arrest. The caller claims the consumer failed to appear in federal court. Just ...

Every year, cybercriminals exploit the holiday season with increasingly deceptive tactics, preying on consumers of all ages. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 consumers reported falling victim to an online scam ...

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — With Black Friday just one day away and Christmas approaching next month, many people are beginning their holiday shopping across metro Atlanta. Blaine Clarke with the DeKalb ...

MACON, Ga. — While the holidays are a time filled with celebration, it is also a time when scammers come out from the woodwork, hoping to get money and valuable information from unsuspecting Georgians ...

WOODHULL, Ill. (KWQC) - Illinois State Rep. Dan Swanson will host two scam prevention seminars this month. The free seminars will include tips on how to avoid being scammed from local law enforcement ...

As more people turn to digital banking and online transactions, scams are becoming more advanced and harder to spot. That is why Honolulu Federal Credit Union (HOCU) joined us on Living808 to share ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 70-year-old man reached out to the Millcreek Township Police Department about a significant loss of his money. The man said he ...

Even tech-savvy and experienced internet users can fall victim to online scams. Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using technology and psychology to exploit trust and emotions. Fake ...

The webinar will cover the following topics and more: Identity theft and financial fraud: Scammers can use deepfake technology to create realistic, but fraudulent identity documents and intercept ...