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Decatur officials warn of scammers that have targeted other communities in state

Image Decatur Daily 12 Feb 2026
The city of Decatur on Wednesday alerted residents and businesses to a scam reported in other Alabama communities in which individuals have posed as municipal employees to solicit money ... .
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Online scammers: Avoid falling victim to them, here's how!

The Philadelphia Inquirer 11 Feb 2026
MANDAUE CITY, CEBU – Scammers often make offers that one can barely ...
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Police warn of scammers opening fraudulent lines of credit

Image The Daily Progress Charlottesville 11 Feb 2026
The University of Virginia Police Division is warning students of an increase in scammers opening up new lines of credits in other people's names ... .
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Warning romance scammers are changing tact to this kind of fraud

The Independent 11 Feb 2026
Experts have warned of scammers posing as savvy investors .
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Scammer impersonating priest cons churchgoer into purchasing gift cards: Brecksville Police Blotter

Cleveland 11 Feb 2026
BRECKSVILLE, Ohio. Fraud, Tanager Trail. on Jan. 14, a Tanager Trail called police after discovering he was scammed into purchasing gift cards as part of an ongoing scam ....
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Scammers pose as Sheriff’s Office employees over phone. Here’s how to spot them

The News Tribune 11 Feb 2026
The fraudsters contact the relatives of recently booked inmates in Pierce County Jail with claims of early release in exchange for money ... .
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Wig and specs: How a scammer who extorted PhD scholar of Rs 10 lakh nearly ...

India Today 11 Feb 2026
Wig and specs How a scammer who extorted PhD scholar of Rs lakh nearly got away ... .
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AG warns of scammers targeting VA benefits

The Bradford Era 11 Feb 2026
... veterans while warning them to remain vigilant against scammers targeting the veteran community.
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Serial scammer, 'magician' gets 10 years for Lyon County casino fraud

Des Moines Register 11 Feb 2026
A serial casino scammer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was convicted of tricking casino staff into giving him more than $10,000 in unwarranted payouts ... He was convicted of 13 separate felonies at trial in November. On Tuesday, Feb.
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Lonely on Valentine’s Day? Watch out for scammers, says PNP

The Philadelphia Inquirer 11 Feb 2026
MANILA, PhilippinesPhilippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen ... Scammers take advantage of loneliness, trust, and hope, especially online ... READ ... .
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Consumer Alert: Romance Scammers Are Manipulative, Preying on Your Empathy and Life Savings (Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection)

Public Technologies 11 Feb 2026
Romance Scammers Are Manipulative, Preying on Your Empathy and Life Savings ... Romance Scammers use deceptive tactics to intentionally steal your heart ... Sometimes a scammer will get to know you for weeks, ...
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Romance scammers ‘gear up’ as Valentine’s Day spike in online fraud looms

NewstalkZB 11 Feb 2026
Organised love scammers are gearing up for a flurry of fraud before Valentine’s Day, according to a cybersecurity company ... Scammers were sharing tips on secretive Telegram channels where tactics to run large-scale love scams were discussed.
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