(Don't) click here to pay your tolls: How you can stop spam texts
"Smishing" scams aim to compromise your data and pilfer money. And if you think the problem is getting worse, you're right.
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Dozens of Canadians are charged for scamming American grandparents out of $21 million
The 25 Canadians are accused of calling seniors in over 40 states, pretending to be their grandchildren and asking for bail money. Authorities warn such scams are getting increasingly sophisticated.
Officials warn of phone scam in Guilford County
Guilford County law enforcement officials are warning residents of a phone scam involving a caller falsely trying to collect money for missed jury duty.
Common scams in the Triad and how to deal with them
Last year the North Carolina Department of Justice Consumer Protection Division received more than 21,000 complaints. Many of them were over scams.
That panicky call from a relative? It could be a thief using a voice clone, FTC warns
The agency issued a consumer alert urging people to be vigilant for calls using voice clones generated by artificial intelligence. They can be used by criminals hoping to swindle people out of money.
'Do I Know You?' And Other Spam Phone Calls We Can't Get Rid Of
A majority of consumers now ignore phone calls, assuming they're mostly spam. Regulators and the wireless industry admit they don't yet have answers about stopping the growing scourge.