It's estimated that this year alone, about 98 million Americans will scan a QR code with their phone. But while QR codes are convenient, experts say you need to pause before you scan.
JUSTICE OKAMGBA writes on why you need to protect yourself from being a victim of scams while using Facebook Marketplace Facebook Marketplace has become a bustling hub for buying and selling, with a staggering one billion users engaged in transactions. However, it is not just legitimate sellers making profits; there is also an increasing number Read More
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers are hoping recently passed legislation will stem the tide of stolen catalytic converters in Washington state. This session, the Legislature passed House Bill 2153, which Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law, which requires catalytic converters to marked by dealers so they are traceable if stolen. It goes into effect on April 1, 2025. A catalytic converter is a device used to reduce the emissions from an internal combustion engine....
Boardman police are investigating three separate cases of fraud where people were bilked out of money, had their identity stolen or were defrauded.
Microsoft and Google were the most frequently impersonated brands in phishing attacks during the first quarter of 2024, according to a report from Check Point.
“Last year, the Federal Trade Commission reported that victims lost $217 million due to gift card fraud,” said state Rep. Joe Ciresi,
“Last year, the Federal Trade Commission reported that victims lost $217 million due to gift card fraud,” said state Rep. Joe Ciresi,
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A tax form. Thieves are stealing from New Yorkers using phone, mail and online scams. [ more › ]
BATON ROUGE - A neighborhood is at its wits end after the city's traffic engineering department came back and told them their street doesn't meet the qualifications for traffic calming.Frank Wilson has lived along Crestwood Street in Baton Rouge for more than a decade. He says he's tired of people using his street as a cut through."This is a friendly residential street that should be a safe place to play," Wilson said.For the most part, it is a safe place to play. Between the hours of 4 p.m....
Kemba Walden, the former acting national cyber director, said that a ransom payment ban is the ultimate goal.
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