An 80-year-old was scammed out of $285,000. His computer was accessed remotely, and his money turned into cryptocurrency.

George Chryssanthou, 80, was scammed out of nearly $280K. The senior says Charles Schwab should have spotted — and prevented ...
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International computer virus scam with Charlotte ties duped many, took in millions

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for participating in a multi-million-dollar, international tech scam that mostly targeted elderly victims with fake online pop-up ads, federal ...
Central Jersey

Resident reports computer scam

A Moran Avenue resident was nearly scammed out of $36,500 after she received a pop-up message on her computer that claimed it was compromised, according to the Princeton Police Department. The victim, ...
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Defense attorney claims former Norfolk police recruit arrested in connection to ongoing phone scams in Suffolk was scammed too

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A former Norfolk Police recruit was arrested on charges of grand larceny, conspiracy and computer fraud in relation to an ongoing phone scam, according to Suffolk Police. Keontay ...
Newport Dispatch

Police warn of phone, computer scams in Woolwich Township

The Woolwich Township Police Department is warning residents about ongoing phone and computer scams targeting individuals in the community. Scammers are contacting residents by phone, text message, ...