Posts Tagged ‘Scammers’
FTC Sends Over $9.8-million to Consumers Harmed by Scammers that Used Walmart’s Wire Transfer Services
Consumers who were harmed by Walmart’s alleged failure to stop scammers from taking over $9.8-million from those using the company’s wire transfer services will receive payments from the Federal Trade Commission. In June of 2025, Walmart settled FTC charges that the company failed to implement effective anti-fraud policies and procedures, did not properly train employees…
Read MoreIRS Tax Season Information and Updates
As we head into the peak of the 2025 tax season and people file their 2024 returns, Joseph Olivares of the IRS tells the Talk of Delmarva that among the improvements made to the process are the mobile tax forms that are available… If you have any questions, call 1-800 -829-1040 or visit IRS.gov where…
Read MoreAttorney General Brown Offers Tips for Consumers to Shop Secure This Holiday Season
As Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday approach this holiday weekend, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is urging consumers to remain vigilant and steer clear of common holiday shopping scams. With fake websites designed to steal personal information and misleading online ads, the risk of fraud increases during this busy holiday shopping season.…
Read MoreScam Alert: Troopers Warn About Scammers Posing as Delaware State Police
Similar to the phone scam alert reported in Maryland, the Delaware State Police has also been investigating incidents in which victims receive phone calls from individuals posing as troopers. The scammers say they are wanted and/or owe bail money. Many of the victims of these scams have been individuals listed on the Delaware sex offender…
Read MoreDE AG Warns of Fraud in Online Car Buying
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Unit are alerting consumers about several fraudulent and problematic practices in online car sales. “As the pandemic, hopefully, continues to wane, demand for cars is skyrocketing. This high demand for vehicles has created an opportunity for scammers to exploit Delaware consumers looking to…
Read MoreDelmarva Power urges customers to be aware of scams during holiday season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Delmarva Power is reminding customers to always be on alert for potential payment scams targeting customers. Scams occur throughout the year, but the company generally sees an increase in scam reports during the holiday season. With holiday shopping and family gatherings planned, scammers are using the holiday season to…
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