Consumers who were tricked into wiring money to scammers using Western Union have until May 31 to make a claim and get some money back, according to the office of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine. The original deadline was Feb. 12, but it was extended last week to May 31, Collins’ office said. “Each year, […]
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Beware of ‘free trial’ offers
Many promotional offers by companies lure consumers into accepting products or subscriptions, but then it can be difficult to avoid a bill, cautions AARP’s Fraud Watch Network. Often “free trial” offers require consumers to cancel after the free part ends. And when you don’t cancel, you’ll receive more of the product, along with the bill. […]
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Warning of unsolicited knocks on your door
According to the AARP Fraud Watch Network, a new scam involves victimizing homeowners with security signs in yards, on doors or windows. AARP reports that homeowners with home security system signs posted in their yards, doors or windows should be wary of a summer scam: Fraudsters are hiring college students to walk through neighborhoods looking […]
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Government warns veterans of scam
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Government officials Tuesday warned veterans to beware of a scam involving imposters attempting to get personal information by imitating a Department of Veterans Affairs phone line. A phone line has been set up by an unknown party to potentially mimic the Veterans Choice Program phone line, officials said. The imposter phone line […]
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Fraud watch: It’s not the government calling
If you get a call from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General hotline, don’t answer. The government is not calling you — but scammers are. AARP’s Fraud Watch Network reported that the hotline phone number is being used in a scam. Scammers pretend they’re hotline employees. They have the technology […]
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Fraud expert speaking in Maine Thursday
Fraud expert Frank Abagnale, whose scamming was depicted in the movie “Catch Me If You Can,” is coming to Maine Thursday to share advice on avoiding fraud. His talk in Portland Thursday night is booked, but he can be heard on Maine Public Radio’s “Maine Calling” from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday. PORTLAND — Scam […]
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Scam alert: Bogus drug companies
As the price of prescription drugs continues to rise, people may find themselves searching online for more affordable medications, according to the AARP Fraud Watch Network. But beware of bogus companies that take your money and never send you the product — or worse — send you a product that could harm you. To confirm […]
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Scam alert: Bogus drug companies
As the price of prescription drugs continues to rise, people may find themselves searching online for more affordable medications, according to the AARP Fraud Watch Network. But beware of bogus companies that take your money and never send you the product — or worse — send you a product that could harm you. To confirm […]
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Fraud watch: Beware bogus 'Medicare' calls
As Congress and the new Trump administration talk about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), fraudsters are taking advantage of the confusion. The AARP Fraud Watch Network reports that fraudsters are posing as insurance company representatives, or someone from Medicare or another federal agency, calling consumers asking for personal information, sometimes money. “What […]
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Scammers may pretend to be part of campaign
With the 2016 elections around the corner, scammers have found a new way to try to trick consumers by pretending they’re calling from a campaign. Here’s how it works, according to AARP’s Fraud Watch Network: The con usually starts with a scammer spoofing a presidential candidate’s telephone number so that the call appears to come […]