Category: Alerts

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 […]