Posts Tagged ‘Scam Alert’
Scam Alert: Fraudulent Jewelry Sales in Pocomoke
 The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office wants you to know about a recent incident in Pocomoke, where an individual has been approaching people in the Walmart parking lot, attempting to…
Read MoreSCAM ALERT: Gift Card Scam
The Milton Chamber of Commerce is warning the community about a scam that has appeared in Milton and throughout the region. This is a gift card scam – asking you…
Read MoreScam Alert: Troopers Warn About Scammers Posing as Delaware State Police
Similar to the phone scam alert reported in Maryland, the Delaware State Police has also been investigating incidents in which victims receive phone calls from individuals posing as troopers. The…
Read MoreSCAM ALERT: Bogus DHSS Text Message
If you receive or have received a text message that appears to be from @dhss.delaware.gov containing the message “Customer Department: 1-888-241-0357 #Your Delaware Card is Blocked. #MSG IDDE,” you should…
Read MoreDelawareans Warned To Contribute Carefully To Ukraine-Related Causes
Delawareans are being advised to be alert for possible scams surrounding efforts to help the people of Ukraine. “It speaks volumes of our neighbors that so many Delawareans have taken…
Read MoreAdvice: Before Giving, Check Out Ukraine-Related Fundraising Appeals
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises the possibility of a charity scam.Marylanders are being advised to do research before giving to any causes that are related to Ukraine. “Scam artists seek…
Read MoreScam Alert: Md. Unemployment Insurance Fraud
Maryland authorities are warning the public about unemployment insurance scams. According to the Department of Labor Unemployment Division and Maryland State Police, people are receiving emails, calls and text messages…
Read MoreShop Smart: Tips To Reduce Risk Of Scams, ID Fraud
After Black Friday and Small Business Saturday comes Cyber Monday. It’s important to shop smart and avoid being scammed or having your personal information stolen, according to Maryland Attorney General…
Read More‘Giving Tuesday’ May Bring Out The Scams
After Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday. It’s become a major day of philanthropic pledges to help non-profits, arts and cultural organizations and other…
Read MorePhone, E-Mail Scams Investigated In Easton
Easton Police are investigating several phone and e-mail scams.Recipients of these messages are asked to purchase gift cards and provide the caller with the information.Some of the scammers claim to…
Read MoreDSP Warn of World Health Organization Scam
The Delaware State Police have been made aware of a new scam in the New Castle area involving the World Health Organization. According to the World Health Organization’s webpage, there…
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