UK law enforcement issued an urgent warning on Monday about criminal gangs overseas targeting British teenagers in so-called sextortion scams online. “Sextortion” is a type of blackmail where criminals threaten to release nude or semi-nude photos of someone — either real or fake — unless the victim pays them. Cases — particularly against teenage boys […]
The Amarillo Police Department issued a warning to the community regarding a recent scam call in which an individual called a woman and falsely claimed to be Chief Martin Birkenfeld APD to discuss "illegal online activities."
An intruder was scared away from the second home while trying to break in
Trading Standards Scotland (TSS) has urged vigilance amid a surge in doorstep scams, mis-sold services, and botched household repairs. The organisation has launched a 'Shut out Scammers' campaign with Police Scotland designed to raise awareness about the risks of accepting work offered by cold callers. Shocking examples include a couple who were charged £4,500 for a step and mono-blocking outside their home, only for it to begin crumbling within days. Another couple were conned out of £350 after...
Fraudulent sellers often disguise their sites using genuine sites as their design, offering cheap deals on tickets that you wouldn't see anywhere else. but there will be subtle differences buyers should look closely at, such as the website address. A recent example includes a report of a person who thought they'd bought Taylor Swift tickets for £400 via an online 'Buy and Sell' page. The person was then asked to pay a further sum of money for a change of name, which they did. Once all the money...
Syracuse police are asking residents within several blocks of Caleb and Nichols avenues in Eastwood to shelter in police due to a “very active police” response Sunday afternoon. Police on the scene said a man with a weapon has barricaded himself in a home.
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WA Police launch a "significant" response after three people posing as police officers enter a Girrawheen home before tying up one of the occupants and brutally bashing his partner.
The Yankees had five big hits: three-run homers by Alex Verdugo and Giancarlo Stanton, a three-run double by Gleyber Torres and two-run homers by Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo.
The weather is set to change just in time for the weekend with highs of 20C - which will add to the congestion as millions make a dash to seaside towns and fairs.
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Local venues like Wave and organizers of the upcoming Dam Jam Music Festival are warning of scam websites that are charging higher prices for tickets to concerts and events in the
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) -- The Central City Police Department shared a message about airsoft guns after a recent incident at a business. Police said they were sent to Holly J's Bar and Grill about someone in a vehicle with an AR-15-style rifle. Police said they quickly determined it was not a real gun, but an []