Posts Tagged ‘scam’
Investors, Firms Advised To Be Alert For Possible Fraud Related To World Events
Delmarva citizens have already been advised to donate wisely and cautiously to Ukraine-related causes, and to make sure the are legit. However, investors and securities firms are…
Read More“Grandparents’ Scam” Surfaces Again In Maryland
A phone scam directed at senior citizens has scammed some into surrendering thousands of dollars.
According to Maryland State Police, the…
Read MoreScam Alert: Md. Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Maryland authorities are warning the public about unemployment insurance scams.
According to the Department of Labor Unemployment Division and Maryland State…
Read MoreCharitable Fraud Abounds, Especially Near “Giving Tuesday”
Scams take no holiday, and that includes what’s become known as Giving Tuesday.
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving often allows contributors to…
Read MoreSkimmer Scam Discovered In Pocomoke City
Three card skimmers have been discovered on commercial gas pumps in Pocomoke City.
According to police, the devices were found attached…
Read MoreMd. State Police Warn Of Phone Scam
Maryland State Police are warning of a phone scam on the Eastern Shore.
More than 30 people have reported receiving a…
Read MoreDover Businesses Warned Of Apparent Phone Scam
Dover Police are warning local businesses about an attempted telephone scam.
A restaurant in the capital city received a call Monday…
Read MoreUnemployment Fraud Attempts Escalate In Md.
The Maryland Department of Labor said Monday it has found more than half-a-million fraudulent unemployment claims in the last six weeks. A total of 1.3-million fraudulent claims…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Warns Of Local Phone Scam
A phone scam has been reported in Worcester County, where residents have been getting calls falsely demanding payment for a utility bill or a tax bill.
Md. State Police Investigate Phone Scam
Maryland State Police say an apparent telephone scam on the Lower Eastern Shore is asking for money, falsely, on behalf of State Police.
Del. Health Officials Warn Of Vaccine Scam
Phone scams are already turning up as Delaware rolls into the next phase of its COVID-19 vaccination program.
According to Delaware…
Read MoreMore Phone Scams Circulate In Del.
Two telephone scams are growing in frequency in Delaware as 2021 gets underway.
According to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, State…
Read MoreGift Card Fraud Schemes Continue
The ‘gift card scam’ has not gone away with the end of the holiday season.
Maryland State Police at the Princess…
Read MoreAvailability Of COVID Vaccine Also Brings Out Scams
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the scammers, especially now that a vaccine is available.
According to Beebe Healthcare, you should…
Read MorePhone Scam Targets Small Businesses
A scam looks to take advantage of small business owners.
According to the Delaware Division of Small Business, some owners have…
Read MoreMD U.S. Attorney warns of coronavirus scams
Maryland U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur is encouraging all Marylanders to be aware of individuals attempting to profit from the coronavirus pandemic.
Delmarva Power urges customers to be aware of scams during holiday season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Delmarva Power is reminding customers to always…
Read MoreSeries of scams targeting residents across Delmarva
Social Security Scam hits Sussex County
Scammers are once again impersonating the Social Security Administration in Sussex County, making phone…
Read MoreSelbyville woman warns of phone scam impersonating Delmarva Power
A phone scam impersonating Delmarva Power is making the rounds in Sussex County, concerning…
Read MoreOcean City Police Department Warns of Computer Repair Scam
The Ocean City Police Department is out with a warning for residents of the resort town after scammers spoofed phone numbers claiming to be Apple Support. Officers say…
Read MoreDelaware Taxpayers Warned of Fraudulent Letter Scam
FROM THE DELAWARE DIVISION OF REVENUE: The Delaware Division of Revenue wants to alert citizens to a new taxpayer scam that is happening in Delaware. Victims may receive…
Read MoreGeorgetown Police Warning of Phone Scam
Georgetown Police are Investigating an attempted fraud where the participants identified themselves as local government officials. Georgetown Police were contacted Wednesday after a resident received several calls from…
Read MoreDSP Phone Spoofing Scam Advisory
The Delaware State Police are issuing the following advisory in response to a recent phone scam involving a “spoofed phone number”. The Delaware State Police were made aware…
Read MoreDSP: Verizon Scam Alert
The Delaware State Police have recently received a complaint from a citizen in Kent County concerning a phone call from an individual stating they are with Verizon. The…
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