While many scams today target people of all ages, older adults are often singled out or suffer the greatest financial harm.
It starts with a ping. You’re in the middle of your day when a text pops up that there’s a problem with your package delivery or a missed toll payment. These messages look very convincing, but they're ...
While scam artists target anyone and everyone they can if they believe there's a potential for a payoff, they sadly most often focus heavily on senior citizens. Why? That's because many retirees have ...
Watch crime reporters Linda Cook and Sharon Wren talk about crime in our area with the latest episode of the Our QC Crime Watch Podcast. In this episode, Linda and Sharon talk with experts from ...
Meta-owned platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram are widely used to share information and personal data like photos, videos, and more. Making it easier for scammers to scam via such apps. With ...
Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...