Thursday, April 2, 2020 In March, the federal government enacted a $2 trillion recovery law that will give many Americans up to $1,200 per person, with additional amounts for children, to help navigate economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As this money is sent out over the next few weeks, please be careful of […]
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Whenever a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic happens, scammers try to take advantage of people’s economic fears to steal their money. As North Carolinians continue to adjust to the financial impacts of this pandemic, we want you to be on the lookout for debt relief scams. In these scams, scammers offer […]
Monday, March 30, 2020 As North Carolinians work to stay healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, scammers are looking to take advantage of their fears. Our office has received information from federal partners about robocalls and text message scams offering bogus miracle cures, free at-home test kits, updates from government authorities, and home cleaning […]
Nuestra oficina ha recibido informes de estafadores yendo de puerta a puerta en vecindarios que venden kits de prueba de coronavirus y artículos de limpieza. Esta actividad podría ser tanto una estafa como un pretexto para ingresar a su hogar, posiblemente para cometer un robo u otros actos criminales. Las preocupaciones sobre la pandemia de […]
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Our office has received reports of scammers going door to door in neighborhoods selling coronavirus testing kits and cleaning supplies. This activity could be both a scam and a pretense to enter your home, possibly to commit robbery or other criminal acts. Concerns about the coronavirus pandemic are real, but please […]
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Fears about the coronavirus and news of infections are on the rise, so scammers and fraudsters are sure to follow. Recent media reports detail unscrupulous sellers touting fake treatments listed at outrageous prices. Scammers are setting up bogus websites, emails, texts, and social media posts to take people’s hard-earned money. Our […]
Friday, February 14, 2020 On this Valentine’s Day, be on the lookout for potential sweetheart scams. These scammers prey on people looking for love and often target seniors. They’re more likely to reach out if a person has just been through a major life event that may make them more vulnerable, such as losing a […]
Monday, February 10, 2020 If last week’s storms damaged your home or property, don’t let scammers take advantage of you as you try to repair the damage. After most storms our office hears from North Carolinians who have been the victim of of tree removal and disaster cleanup scams. Sadly, when North Carolinians are trying […]
The Durham Housing Authority has relocated more than 300 residents of the public housing complex McDougald Terrace as a result of elevated carbon monoxide levels. If you are considering making charitable donations to help relocated residents, make sure your donations will actually get to the people who need it. Our office has been notified of […]
Be careful paying for official documents. If you have trouble finding your official government or financial documents, be certain they’re not available for free or for minimal fees through the relevant government agency. Don’t pay for them from a third-party company unless you’re absolutely sure you can’t get them cheaper. Recently, private businesses have been […]