scams

What are the odds? That the scammer calls the actual officer, he's impersonating? This happened in Pierce County, Washington!

Company officials say it's a phishing scam. The scammers are hoping you'll believe it's a legitimate message and respond with vital financial information. Don't do that.

Just as we're nearing the wrap-up of Girl Scout Cookie season, typically January through early March, comes the word of a growing problem with puckered-up patrons getting scammed

The FTC reports a record $547 million was lost to romance scams in 2021. BBB officials say scammers not only use words but photos to scam people.

IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig says taxpayers need to take special care this year due to several critical tax law changes that took place in 2021 and ongoing challenges related to the pandemic.

If you get the UPS fraud email especially when you aren't expecting anything from the company delete it. You can also report the email to fraud@ups.com.

Scams and scammers are nothing new. Pharaoh famously fell for the square-wheeled chariot scam back in the day. Ok, I made that up, but it could have happened. Of course, scams these days are easier to pull off with the advent of the internet. All the bad guys need you to do is click a link in an email, for example, and you're sunk.

The IRS says residents should be on alert for the most common scams currently being used.

You can learn more about consumer topics and file a consumer complaint online or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357).

Authorities say if you get a call, email or text that asks you to click on a link or give personal or financial information do not respond and contact authorities.