FCC cracks down on spammy text messages
By Brian Fung, CNN The Federal Communications Commission is cracking down on spammy text messages with new rules for telecom companies, citing a…
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Hundreds of US lawmakers and staff affected by data breach
By Annie Grayer and Sean Lyngaas, CNN Hundreds of US House members and staff had their personally identifiable information stolen in a breach of a DC…
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Phishing ‘Business Membership’ email scam targets Jackson
The town of Jackson has been contacted about suspicious emails going around about ‘business-holders…
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Scammers posed as tech support to hack employees at two US agencies last year, officials say
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Cybercriminals hacked employees of at least two US federal civilian agencies last year as part of a “widespread”…
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The biggest scams today and how you can protect yourself from them
Using data from the BBB Scam Tracker Annual Risk Report, Stacker identified the most common and costly types of scams in…
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States scammed out of the most money
Stacker looked at which states were impacted most by scams in 2021 and the amount of money reported as lost using data from the Federal Trade…
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Ada County reports resurgence in tax scam mailer
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is asking Idahoans to be on the lookout for a tax scam that may be arriving in their…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office issues phone scam alert
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has been taking multiple reports lately regarding a phone scam targeting our area where suspects are…
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Beware of scammers targeting Idaho Power customers
On Utility Scam Awareness Day, recognized Nov. 16 each year, Idaho Power reminds customers to stay vigilant of scams year-round but especially as the…
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How to avoid current frauds and scams
The Federal Trade Commission and AARP of Idaho are reaching out to Idahoans to prevent fraud before the…
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IRS reports significant increase in texting scams; warns taxpayers to remain vigilant
he Internal Revenue Service warns taxpayers of a recent increase in IRS-themed texting scams aimed at stealing personal and financial…
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States with the most reported rental scams
Curious which states have the most reported rental scams? Palm Paradise Real Estate compiled this list using data from the Better Business…
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Be aware of catfishing and other romance scams
The Idaho Department of Finance is warning consumers to be on the lookout for romance…
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Phone scammers impersonate law enforcement
Bonneville County Sheriff deputies have seen a wide variety of scams and fraudulent activity on social media, emails, texts and cell phone calls…
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Scammers are targeting sponsors who are trying to help Ukrainians reach the US
By Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN A recently reported scam is targeting sponsors who are trying to help Ukrainians come to the United States, according…
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Wyoming and Idaho join nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill announced that the two states are joining a nationwide…
Continue Reading Scams continue to target Idaho Power customers
Idaho Power is receiving an increased number of calls from customers reporting several scams.…
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The FCC is cracking down on ‘auto warranty’ robocalls
By Brian Fung, CNN US telecom providers will now be required to block millions of illegal robocalls a day advertising extended vehicle warranties,…
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FBI encourages cyber security partnerships in the western United States
The FBI held a conference on Thursday, in Salt lake city, to discuss cyber crimes and trends that could affect both private citizens and businesses.…
Continue Reading Be vigilant of scam callers targeting utility customers
The City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Power are reminding customers to be aware of scam callers and to not give any personal information over the…
Continue Reading Attorney General warns Idahoans about summer paving scams
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans about individuals and companies going door-to-door in Treasure Valley neighborhoods offering…
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Property tax scam targets Idaho homeowners
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and the Idaho State Tax Commission are warning Idahoans about a scam targeting Idaho homeowners.…
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Job scams are on the rise. Watch out for these red flags
By Kathryn Vasel, CNN Business The strong labor market has given us near record low unemployment, higher wages — and an unfortunate uptick in…
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Better Business Bureau warns against moving scams
The Better Business Bureau of Idaho is warning movers against potenial scams with moving companies and…
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BBB warns against fake charity scams
As the Ukrainian-Russian Conflict intensifies daily, the Better Business Bureau is reminding us to take the time to be extra cautious and safe if we…
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See how Idaho is affected by e-commerce scams
Wicked Reports investigated e-commerce scams in Idaho using data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaints…
Continue Reading FBI warns of romance scams
Looking for love? This Valentine’s Day, FBI Salt Lake City is raising awareness about romance scams, or confidence fraud, so you can protect your…
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How each state is affected by e-commerce scams
Wicked Reports broke down state-by-state 2020 data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaints Center (IC3) to determine how each state is harmed by…
Continue Reading BBB issues reminders about online shopping scams
Barr recommends doing research, especially if it’s a company you’re not familiar with, and to find out what others are saying about…
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Idaho Power warns customers of ongoing scams
Idaho Power is seeing an uptick in calls from customers reporting several scams.…
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Officials issue alert about tax scam targeting Idahoans
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and the Idaho State Tax Commission are warning Idahoans about a scam targeting taxpayers.…
Continue Reading Scammers targeting utility customers
During the last couple of days, Idaho Falls Power has received multiple calls from customers regarding utility…
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Officials are warning the public about fake COVID-19 testing kits. Here’s how to spot them
COVID-19 cases continue to rise dramatically, leading to brutally long lines at testing sites and empty shelves at stores where at-home rapid test…
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Secret Service accelerates crackdown on COVID-19 scams
In nearly two years of the coronavirus pandemic, the US Secret Service has seized more than $1.2 billion in relief funds obtained by…
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Officials warn of mailers appearing to originate from financial institutions
Idaho Department of Finance Director Patricia Perkins is warning consumers to look closely at incoming mail that may appear to be correspondence from…
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Beware of online holiday scams
A new report shows trending holiday scams to look out for…
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Text message scam claims to be from the DMV
A text message phishing scam stating the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is providing refund payments is circulating.…
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Couple convicted in $18M COVID-19 relief scam now on the run
A Los Angeles couple who were convicted of helping steal $18 million in COVID-19 relief funds are on the lam after cutting off their ankle…
Continue Reading Pocatello police issue payment scam alert
The Pocatello Police Department was made aware of a possible scam involving the City of Pocatello Utility Billing and their water customers…
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FTC warns of new COVID-19 scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning of a new COVID-19…
Continue Reading Wasden issues consumer alert over online pet scams
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans to avoid buying pets over the internet.…
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Caribou County Sheriff issues online scam warning
The Caribou County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an online…
Continue Reading Those annoying robocalls aren’t going to stop today. But they could slow down soon
The scourge of obnoxious robocalls has resumed after a brief dip during the early months of the pandemic. But a new prevention program developed by…
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Travel is back — and so are travel scams
With more widespread vaccinations and relaxed travel restrictions, many people are making long-awaited vacation plans. But scammers are making plans…
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Beware of scam fundraisers related to Rigby School shooting
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans about scam fundraisers related to the recent shooting at Rigby Middle School.…
Continue Reading Phone scammers take advantage of Wyoming information breach
Telephone scammers are trying to take advantage of an accidental Wyoming Department of Health data release affecting over a quarter of the state’s…
Continue Reading Yes, you are getting lots of robocalls again
After a year of relief, robocalls are back up to pre-pandemic levels. Americans received more than 4.6 billion robocalls in February, up 15% compared…
Continue Reading Scam artists lurking on dating apps and social media made away with a record haul in 2020
We expect love to have an emotional impact on us, but a new report released by the Federal Trade Commission revealed it’s also hurting wallets.…
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Beware of COVID-19 scams
As more people become eligible to get a vaccination, multiple agencies including the FBI, Food and Drug Administration and local hospitals are…
Continue Reading Got a package you didn’t order? It could be a scam
Most people who buy things online just have to worry about their deliveries being delayed or never arriving. But some people are dealing with a…
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ISP warns of phone scams targeting Idahoans
Idaho State Police have been made aware of another round of telephone scams targeting Idahoans.…
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Idaho Power warns of payment scams
Idaho Power Company is warning both business and residential customers to watch out for scams. …
Continue Reading Phone scammers impersonate law enforcement
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports a phone scam that appears to have come from a Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office number is hitting…
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BBB says scammers are out taking advantage of the pandemic
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Better Business Bureau says scammers are out taking advantage of recent natural disasters and the pandemic. A…
Continue Reading Scam calls make rounds in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports phone scammers are targeting local county…
Continue Reading Telephone and mail scams target Idaho nurses
Idaho nurses are being scammed by mail and phone by people threatening their nursing…
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Scammers impersonate Pocatello Police in money-grabbing calls
Three separate people called police to report someone impersonating an officer asking for…
Continue Reading Seniors targeted by fraud attempts
Boise Police and the Idaho Attorney General’s Office are reporting an increase in reported fraud attempts. …
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Don’t get scammed when applying for a job online
Scammers are making a bigger financial crisis among the unemployed even worse according to the Better Business Bureau.…
Continue Reading Idaho AG warns of new scam impersonating contact tracers
Scammers are impersonating contact tracers to get people’s financial…
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Don’t get scammed by buying inaccurate COVID-19 tests
The BBB says with new studies showing that up to 50 percent of people with the virus don’t show any symptoms, a lot of people are curious to get…
Continue Reading FBI warns of coronavirus scams coming to area
Here are schemes popping up around the nation to keep an eye out for in our…
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Price gouging law in Idaho only covers 4 products
The Idaho Attorney Generals office has received over 150 complaints regarding price gouging since governor Brad Little issued an emergency…
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Idaho Controller: Scammers stole roughly $500,000 from state
The FBI is investigating after hackers stole as much as half a million dollars of Idaho state payments that were intended to go to state…
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Unneeded medical brace appears to be part of Medicare scam
For the past several weeks, Glenna Hellickson has been receiving calls from a man who seems to have a lot of personal information about her husband,…
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Disney+ users are at risk for hacking
There may be a negative side to the new Disney+ streaming service which is causing new users a headache.…
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The Better Business Bureau warns of online dating scams
Swiping right on Tinder? That is now a thing of the past. The newest dating app comes from Facebook, where its goal is to match users based on…
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More people claiming they are receiving counterfeit items
The Better Business Bureau is alerting people to a scam that is getting national attention– counterfeit items. Many people are reporting to the…
Continue Reading A closer look into Pocatello’s cybersecurity
After a breach that left Pocatello utilities customers’ financial information vulnerable to hackers, the City is beefing up its’…
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Online gaming scam offers kids free currency
“Lets me be realistic here, no one is going to want to give you free Roblux,” said Jace. Avid video gamer Jace, is one of many online…
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