Madison police warn of scammer targeting college students
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police issued a warning Wednesday after they said a college student was nearly scammed out of $30,000. Police said the woman received calls, emails…
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Madison police say scams against elderly growing more sophisticated
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police said Wednesday that scams targeting elderly people are growing more sophisticated. Police said there has been an uptick in scams targeting elderly victims…
Scammers show up in person to collect money in bail scam, police say
Madison Police are asking for the public's help in finding a person they say scammed an elderly couple out of several thousand dollars after showing up to their doorstep and claiming their daughter was in jail.
BBB: Online scams rose 87% since 2015, phone scams dropped 42%
MILWAUKEE -- The number of online scams reported to the Better Business Bureau rose 87% since 2015, the organization said Wednesday. The data underscores how scammers are changing tactics to target consumers where they are most often. The most common…
Madison police say they are being 'inundated' with reports of rent scams
Madison police say they are currently being 'inundated' with fraud complaints about rental scams across the city.
Wisconsin DMV warning people about text message scam
Scammers are trying to impersonate the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles in a text message scheme, the Department of Transportation said Thursday.
BBB: When searching for baby formula online, watch for scams
MADISON, Wis. -- As Wisconsin families continue to deal with a nationwide baby formula shortage, solutions are hard to come by. Online marketplaces can be a…
Wisconsin DFI warns against alleged Russian-based NFT scam
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions is warning of a scam involving a Russian-based organization. The organization, Flamingo Casino Club, is selling nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, that they claim to be tied to a digital casino. The…
Dane Co. Sheriff's Office warns of scammers claiming to represent agency, spoofing phone number
MADISON, Wis. -- The Dane County Sheriff's Office is warning people of what it's calling an elaborate scam in which scammers claim to represent the sheriff’s office. In a news release, sheriff’s office spokesperson Elise Schaffer said the scammers --…
Madison police warn of scammer impersonating officer
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison police are warning of a scammer who they said is impersonating a police officer. Police received a report from a local business earlier this week, about a call that the business owner received. The caller allegedly…
Grant County Sheriff's Office warns against scammers
LANCASTER, Wis. -- The Grant County Sheriff's Office is warning residents after an increase in fraud and scam complaints. Officials said the majority of these scams involve pre-paid gift cards to area department stores and online retailers. Sheriff's officials said…
Sauk Co. Sheriff's Office warns of scammer posing as one of its employees
BARABOO, Wis. -- The Sauk County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a scammer posing as one of its employees. Officials said…
Scammer posing as Rock Co. sergeant calling people, saying they owe money for legal matter, officials warn
JANESVILLE, Wis. -- The Rock County Sheriff's Office is warning people to beware of a scammer who is calling people in southern Wisconsin falsely claiming to be a sergeant with the agency. In a news release Thursday, the sheriff's office…
Call for Action: What to do if you're the victim of a scam
MADISON, Wis. -- We are continuing our Call for Action to help protect your retirement savings from scammers - but what if you've…
Victim loses thousands of dollars in gift card scam, Madison police say
Police: Scammer posed as federal agent
MADISON, Wis. -- A person lost thousands of dollars in a gift card scam in which the scammer posed as a federal agent, the Madison Police Department said Monday. In a news release, police said the victim reported the scam…
SSM Health warns of scammer posing as health care provider
MADISON, Wis. -- SSM Health is warning consumers of a scammer posing as the health care provider. Officials said Dean Health Plan, a partner of SSM,…
How to spot a fake: The signs your N95 mask isn't real & where to find ones that are
MADISON, Wis.-- As case numbers continue to climb, the CDC is recommending everyone consider upgrading their masks. Tight-fitting…
DATCP and DFI give tips to avoid Giving Tuesday scams
MADISON, Wis. - Many Wisconsin organizations will be asking for financial support this week for Giving Tuesday. While the day is a chance for philanthropy, it is also a chance for scammers to prey on good Samaritans. The Wisconsin Department…
Wisconsin DFI warns borrowers of student debt relief scam
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions is warning borrowers of student loan debt relief scammers. The department said people should be cautious with phone calls, emails, and texts that claim to provide relief from federal student loans.…
BBB: Scammers taking advantage of Afghanistan situation
For those of you looking to make a donation, there are a few questions you should be asking in order to ensure that your money is going where you want it to.
Dane Co. Sheriff's Office warns of family accident phone scam
The Dane County Sheriff's Office is warning of another phone scam in the county trying to convince people a family member has been in an accident and is being held in jail.
Nigerian prison inmate ran online scam, made $1 million
A man serving 24 years in a Nigerian maximum security prison used a network of accomplices to conduct an international scam that brought in $1 million, officials said.
Man from Ghana swindles Virginia woman out of $300,000, feds say
A Chesapeake, Virginia woman lost more than $300,000 through an online romance scam, according to a newly-unsealed federal indictment.
British couple spends $11,800 on Airbnb rental that doesn't exist
Ian and Denise Feltham, a couple from the UK, made vacation plans based on an Airbnb listing for a property that apparently didn't exist.
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