GED Program scams on the rise
Local leaders warn of the rise of GED scams.…
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Facebook Scam steals thousands from rancher’s customers, How law enforcement is fighting back
It’s a warning for all of us on social media. An eastern Idaho rancher says scammers stole his identity — and it cost his friends and…
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Scam Alert: Idaho Power warns of scammers impersonating its employees
Idaho Power is alerting customers to a recent increase in scams, with imposters contacting individuals by phone and going door-to-door, falsely…
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Scammers find new ways to take victims’ money
These fake documents list charges and consequences the victims could face for missing these nonexistent…
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Scam Alert: Idaho Falls Regional Airport warns travelers of rising E-Visa scams
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport is warning travelers to be on the look out for scammers and fraudulent websites pretending to issue E-visas or…
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Rexburg Police issue warning after elderly couple loses $35,000 to scammers
The victims told police they had received an email from what they thought was PayPal’s fraud department, informing the couple of activity involving…
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Scams against the elderly on the rise. What you need to be aware of
“We see people come in (who have been scammed) and we talk to people almost on a daily basis and multiple times a day,” Westmark Credit Union…
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SCAM ALERT: Beware of check delivered through the mail
Jay Dye received a letter in the mail. In the letter was a check for $3,500 and some unique…
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Phone scammer claims to be Pocatello Police Captain
The Pocatello Police Department has received reports of someone using the name of Cpt.…
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How to avoid getting scammed on HVAC inspections
Local News 8 spoke with a local expert to learn how to find a reputable HVAC company and avoid ones that try to scam…
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Police warn against phone scams impersonating deputies
A common scam comes from suspects posing as local law enforcement and making victims believe they have a warrant, missed jury duty, or owe some…
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Scam Alert: Avoid emails offering ‘approved list of town businesses’
Suspicious emails regarding an “approved list of town businesses”’ are attempting to get community members to share personal…
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Calls seeking credit card details for medicaid renewal are fake
With new reports of fake calls wrongly seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting clients and their family members to be cautious of potential…
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Idaho sees uptick in physical gold and precious metal scams
Idahoans are encouraged to be vigilant and to look for the following red flags pertaining to these…
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Deepfake call targets Idaho senator and other state officials
“They’re just trying to intervene in our election…
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Scams stealing government benefits like unemployment checks have jumped 82%: Here's how to protect yourself
ConsumerAffairs sheds light on the rise of government benefit theft in the U.S. in 2023 and provides advice on how to protect yourself from this…
Continue Reading Scammers posted obituaries declaring them dead. They were very much alive
Obituaries for writer Deborah Vankin popped up online in January, complete with morbid images and flattering…
Continue Reading Phone scammers impersonating Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about phone scams demanding payment for court…
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“Doing your research in advance.” How you can stay protected against online scams
This week is National Consumer Protection Week. A time where the Federal Trade Commission wants to drive awareness to avoiding scams, protecting your…
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Another scam targets Wyoming Medicaid clients
After hearing of another attempted scam targeted at Wyoming Medicaid clients, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be…
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Scammers taking advantage of ACP
“Bad actors have used the program…to deceive customers into signing up for various types of…
Continue Reading FCC votes to ban scam robocalls that use AI-generated voices
By Brian Fung, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it is immediately outlawing scam robocalls featuring…
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This holiday spam text season came with less aggressive promotion from brands
Spokeo analyzed spam text message data from Robokiller to illustrate spam trends over the last…
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Idaho businesses warned of scam mailings and ads
“We must look out for small businesses and hold scam artists…
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Police warn against phone scam
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Police say to be aware that there is a current phone scam going around. They say residents are being contacted via…
Continue Reading Beware of mailers appearing to originate from unlicensed consumer lenders
Idaho Department of Finance Director Patricia Perkins is warning consumers to look closely at incoming mail that may appear to be correspondence from…
Continue Reading As scams are get more sophisticated, here’s how to spot them
Scammers are just waiting in the corners to get people, especially those who are in the market for some of the bigger shopping…
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How to reduce your risk of identity theft
As the holiday season is in full swing, it is important to stay vigilant when it comes to protecting your identity, especially in the digital…
Continue Reading Beware of online purchase scams
The Idaho Department of Finance urges Idaho consumers to exercise heightened caution when purchasing cars, recreational vehicles, farm equipment and…
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Investigations ongoing for online Christmas tree scam
The Better Business Bureau with the state of Idaho is investigating Adjustable Trees for scamming shoppers online who are buying Christmas trees with…
Continue Reading Rocky Mountain Power warns customers about billing scams
Heading into the holiday season, Rocky Mountain Power is reminding customers to be vigilant about fraudulent communications from scammers posing as…
Continue Reading Rexburg police warn about scam
The Rexburg Police Department has received reports of an individual representing himself as an officer from the department by calling or texting…
Continue Reading Police issue real estate scam alert
A less noticeable scam they’ve seen lately is via internet or social media listings for real estate or rental properties.…
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How to heal from the high emotional costs of financial scams
TD Bank spoke with Dr. Traci Williams, a board-certified psychologist and certified financial therapist, on how to heal emotionally after a financial…
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Who gets the most spam calls: A ranking of every state
In partnership with Visible, Stacker analyzed the FCC’s Consumer Complaints data and ranked each state based on the least to the most spam calls…
Continue Reading Officials issue jury scam alert
The Bannock County Clerk’s Office has received numerous reports of phone fraudsters threatening prosecution for failing to appear for jury…
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How to avoid home improvement scams
Today’s Homeowner looks at advice to avoid becoming a victim of a home improvement…
Continue Reading FCC cracks down on spammy text messages
By Brian Fung, CNN The Federal Communications Commission is cracking down on spammy text messages with new rules for telecom companies, citing a…
Continue Reading Hundreds of US lawmakers and staff affected by data breach
By Annie Grayer and Sean Lyngaas, CNN Hundreds of US House members and staff had their personally identifiable information stolen in a breach of a DC…
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Phishing ‘Business Membership’ email scam targets Jackson
The town of Jackson has been contacted about suspicious emails going around about ‘business-holders…
Continue Reading Scammers posed as tech support to hack employees at two US agencies last year, officials say
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Cybercriminals hacked employees of at least two US federal civilian agencies last year as part of a “widespread”…
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The biggest scams today and how you can protect yourself from them
Using data from the BBB Scam Tracker Annual Risk Report, Stacker identified the most common and costly types of scams in…
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States scammed out of the most money
Stacker looked at which states were impacted most by scams in 2021 and the amount of money reported as lost using data from the Federal Trade…
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Ada County reports resurgence in tax scam mailer
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is asking Idahoans to be on the lookout for a tax scam that may be arriving in their…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office issues phone scam alert
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has been taking multiple reports lately regarding a phone scam targeting our area where suspects are…
Continue Reading Beware of scammers targeting Idaho Power customers
On Utility Scam Awareness Day, recognized Nov. 16 each year, Idaho Power reminds customers to stay vigilant of scams year-round but especially as the…
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How to avoid current frauds and scams
The Federal Trade Commission and AARP of Idaho are reaching out to Idahoans to prevent fraud before the…
Continue Reading IRS reports significant increase in texting scams; warns taxpayers to remain vigilant
he Internal Revenue Service warns taxpayers of a recent increase in IRS-themed texting scams aimed at stealing personal and financial…
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States with the most reported rental scams
Curious which states have the most reported rental scams? Palm Paradise Real Estate compiled this list using data from the Better Business…
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Be aware of catfishing and other romance scams
The Idaho Department of Finance is warning consumers to be on the lookout for romance…
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Phone scammers impersonate law enforcement
Bonneville County Sheriff deputies have seen a wide variety of scams and fraudulent activity on social media, emails, texts and cell phone calls…
Continue Reading Scammers are targeting sponsors who are trying to help Ukrainians reach the US
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN A recently reported scam is targeting sponsors who are trying to help Ukrainians come to the United States, according…
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Wyoming and Idaho join nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill announced that the two states are joining a nationwide…
Continue Reading Scams continue to target Idaho Power customers
Idaho Power is receiving an increased number of calls from customers reporting several scams.…
Continue Reading The FCC is cracking down on ‘auto warranty’ robocalls
By Brian Fung, CNN US telecom providers will now be required to block millions of illegal robocalls a day advertising extended vehicle warranties,…
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FBI encourages cyber security partnerships in the western United States
The FBI held a conference on Thursday, in Salt lake city, to discuss cyber crimes and trends that could affect both private citizens and businesses.…
Continue Reading Be vigilant of scam callers targeting utility customers
The City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Power are reminding customers to be aware of scam callers and to not give any personal information over the…
Continue Reading Attorney General warns Idahoans about summer paving scams
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans about individuals and companies going door-to-door in Treasure Valley neighborhoods offering…
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Property tax scam targets Idaho homeowners
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and the Idaho State Tax Commission are warning Idahoans about a scam targeting Idaho homeowners.…
Continue Reading Job scams are on the rise. Watch out for these red flags
By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business The strong labor market has given us near record low unemployment, higher wages — and an unfortunate uptick in…
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Better Business Bureau warns against moving scams
The Better Business Bureau of Idaho is warning movers against potenial scams with moving companies and…
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BBB warns against fake charity scams
As the Ukrainian-Russian Conflict intensifies daily, the Better Business Bureau is reminding us to take the time to be extra cautious and safe if we…
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See how Idaho is affected by e-commerce scams
Wicked Reports investigated e-commerce scams in Idaho using data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaints…
Continue Reading FBI warns of romance scams
Looking for love? This Valentine’s Day, FBI Salt Lake City is raising awareness about romance scams, or confidence fraud, so you can protect your…
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How each state is affected by e-commerce scams
Wicked Reports broke down state-by-state 2020 data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaints Center (IC3) to determine how each state is harmed by…
Continue Reading BBB issues reminders about online shopping scams
Barr recommends doing research, especially if it’s a company you’re not familiar with, and to find out what others are saying about…
Continue Reading Idaho Power warns customers of ongoing scams
Idaho Power is seeing an uptick in calls from customers reporting several scams.…
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Officials issue alert about tax scam targeting Idahoans
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and the Idaho State Tax Commission are warning Idahoans about a scam targeting taxpayers.…
Continue Reading Scammers targeting utility customers
During the last couple of days, Idaho Falls Power has received multiple calls from customers regarding utility…
Continue Reading Officials are warning the public about fake COVID-19 testing kits. Here’s how to spot them
COVID-19 cases continue to rise dramatically, leading to brutally long lines at testing sites and empty shelves at stores where at-home rapid test…
Continue Reading Secret Service accelerates crackdown on COVID-19 scams
In nearly two years of the coronavirus pandemic, the US Secret Service has seized more than $1.2 billion in relief funds obtained by…
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Officials warn of mailers appearing to originate from financial institutions
Idaho Department of Finance Director Patricia Perkins is warning consumers to look closely at incoming mail that may appear to be correspondence from…
Continue Reading Beware of online holiday scams
A new report shows trending holiday scams to look out for…
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Text message scam claims to be from the DMV
A text message phishing scam stating the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is providing refund payments is circulating.…
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Couple convicted in $18M COVID-19 relief scam now on the run
A Los Angeles couple who were convicted of helping steal $18 million in COVID-19 relief funds are on the lam after cutting off their ankle…
Continue Reading Pocatello police issue payment scam alert
The Pocatello Police Department was made aware of a possible scam involving the City of Pocatello Utility Billing and their water customers…
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FTC warns of new COVID-19 scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning of a new COVID-19…
Continue Reading Wasden issues consumer alert over online pet scams
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans to avoid buying pets over the internet.…
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Caribou County Sheriff issues online scam warning
The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an online…
Continue Reading Those annoying robocalls aren’t going to stop today. But they could slow down soon
The scourge of obnoxious robocalls has resumed after a brief dip during the early months of the pandemic. But a new prevention program developed by…
Continue Reading Travel is back — and so are travel scams
With more widespread vaccinations and relaxed travel restrictions, many people are making long-awaited vacation plans. But scammers are making plans…
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Beware of scam fundraisers related to Rigby School shooting
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans about scam fundraisers related to the recent shooting at Rigby Middle School.…
Continue Reading Phone scammers take advantage of Wyoming information breach
Telephone scammers are trying to take advantage of an accidental Wyoming Department of Health data release affecting over a quarter of the state’s…
Continue Reading Yes, you are getting lots of robocalls again
After a year of relief, robocalls are back up to pre-pandemic levels. Americans received more than 4.6 billion robocalls in February, up 15% compared…
Continue Reading Scam artists lurking on dating apps and social media made away with a record haul in 2020
We expect love to have an emotional impact on us, but a new report released by the Federal Trade Commission revealed it’s also hurting wallets.…
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Beware of COVID-19 scams
As more people become eligible to get a vaccination, multiple agencies including the FBI, Food and Drug Administration and local hospitals are…
Continue Reading Got a package you didn’t order? It could be a scam
Most people who buy things online just have to worry about their deliveries being delayed or never arriving. But some people are dealing with a…
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ISP warns of phone scams targeting Idahoans
Idaho State Police have been made aware of another round of telephone scams targeting Idahoans.…
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Idaho Power warns of payment scams
Idaho Power Company is warning both business and residential customers to watch out for scams. …
Continue Reading Phone scammers impersonate law enforcement
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports a phone scam that appears to have come from a Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office number is hitting…
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BBB says scammers are out taking advantage of the pandemic
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Better Business Bureau says scammers are out taking advantage of recent natural disasters and the pandemic. A…
Continue Reading Scam calls make rounds in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports phone scammers are targeting local county…
Continue Reading Telephone and mail scams target Idaho nurses
Idaho nurses are being scammed by mail and phone by people threatening their nursing…
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Scammers impersonate Pocatello Police in money-grabbing calls
Three separate people called police to report someone impersonating an officer asking for…
Continue Reading Seniors targeted by fraud attempts
Boise Police and the Idaho Attorney General’s Office are reporting an increase in reported fraud attempts. …
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Don’t get scammed when applying for a job online
Scammers are making a bigger financial crisis among the unemployed even worse according to the Better Business Bureau.…
Continue Reading Idaho AG warns of new scam impersonating contact tracers
Scammers are impersonating contact tracers to get people’s financial…
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Don’t get scammed by buying inaccurate COVID-19 tests
The BBB says with new studies showing that up to 50 percent of people with the virus don’t show any symptoms, a lot of people are curious to get…
Continue Reading FBI warns of coronavirus scams coming to area
Here are schemes popping up around the nation to keep an eye out for in our…
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Price gouging law in Idaho only covers 4 products
The Idaho Attorney Generals office has received over 150 complaints regarding price gouging since governor Brad Little issued an emergency…
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