Con Edison is warning its customers and others about several scams reported to the company.
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Many television ads claim rapid weight loss by consuming a pill or wearing a patch. Some of the most common diet scams are metabolism-boosting pills made of herbal ingredients, fat and carb-blocking pills, herbal weight-loss teas, diet patches, and body wraps. From A Press Release– Attorney General Chris Koster today cautioned Missourians to be on the alert for a scam in which consumers receive a letter informing them they have won the United Kingdom Mega Lottery. AUSTIN — The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of a new scam hitting the market. It targets cell phone users and is called “smishing,” similar to “phishing.” The BBB says scammers use text messages to get consumers to release their personal information. One form tricks consumers into believing their bank accounts have been frozen. The . . . → Read More: BBB warns consumers to avoid “smishing” scams Federal agencies do not contact veterans via email or text The Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants you to be aware of scams that try to take advantage of veterans and active duty military personnel. This message comes in light of Veterans Day, November 11th. In this scam — often referred to as a pigeon drop — the con artist tells the victim he has a winning ticket but can’t claim the prize because of he’s in the country illegally. “How are you doing? Hope all is well with you and family, I know this might be a surprise to you but I am sorry I didn’t inform you about my traveling to England for a Seminar. I need a favor from you because I misplaced my wallet…” These requests for “emergency” funds are often [...] Every day, students at Boston University fall prey to email scams that compromise their accounts, an Information Security official said in an email to students Tuesday. In light of Information Security Awareness Week, IT Executive Director Quinn Shamblin sent a series of tips aimed to help students avoid getting scammed. “Students are aware of this, [...] If you get a message saying you’ve won the Green Card Lottery, you can be sure it’s a scam, warned the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon Monday. The Adams County sheriff says scammers are telling people they won a foreign lottery and say they need bank account information to deposit the winnings. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a lottery scam targeting Facebook users. The Consumer Protection Unit of the Office of the Attorney Generals has seen an increase of unsuspecting victims falling prey to identity fraud and email scams, according to a press release from the AG’s office. The Better Business Bureau is warning Houston-area seniors about scams, and showing them how to avoid frauds. The Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office is warning the public of an email scam targeting the clients of local attorneys. In recent months, several local attorneys have reported that their email servers have been hacked, or accessed by Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood has been contacting local law enforcement offices across the state to warn them of the latest version of a lottery scam where individuals are asking people to send money orders in order to qualify for lottery winnings. |
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