Friday, July 26, 2024 We have recently been alerted about an uptick in scammers stealing checks. People mail a check, often to pay a routine bill, and a check thief will intercept the check and “wash” it by changing both the amount and the payee. In another version of the scam, scammers print a counterfeit […]
Friday, July 19, 2024 We’re hearing about a new data breach every few days, and North Carolinians are being affected. Data breaches occur when people’s personal information, such as Social Security numbers, credit and debit card numbers, and health information are compromised, stolen, or lost. Criminals can then use your personal data to commit identity […]
Friday, July 12, 2024 Our office has received complaints from people who report being scammed through Bitcoin ATMs. Bitcoin ATMs are physical kiosks that offer to exchange cash for cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is constantly evolving and is extremely difficult to track, which makes it a great marketplace for scammers. People may use Bitcoin ATMs for legitimate […]
Friday, June 28, 2024 Some North Carolinians have noticed that they’ve been enrolled in health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace without their knowledge. Often, people are only learning of this enrollment when they file their taxes. If someone other than an insurance company you have selected for your coverage contacts you, be skeptical. Use […]
Friday, May 31, 2024 May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the 94,369 selfless active-duty service members from North Carolina and the sacrifices they make for our nation. Unfortunately, scams that target servicemembers and veterans are more common than you might think. Members of the military and their relatives can be vulnerable […]
Friday, May 17, 2024 This month marks Hearing Loss Awareness Month. More than 1.2 million North Carolinians have some form of hearing loss and hearing aids can help amplify sounds to hear better. In 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) relaxed restrictions on the sale of hearing aids, making it easier for people to […]
Friday, May 3, 2024 The North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections recently alerted North Carolinians about scam callers who are targeting the families of incarcerated people. In this scam, bad actors contact family members to inform them that their loved one can be released early only if the person who is incarcerated pays a fee […]
Friday, April 26, 2024 Our office has recently been made aware of reports of fake robo-texts pretending to be a toll road collection service. The message claims you owe money for unpaid tolls. The scam threatens a late fee and says that to “avoid” the fee, you can click a link included in the text […]
Friday, April 19. 2024 Our office was recently notified of a security breach involving AT&T that impacted more than 1.7 million North Carolinians. Data breaches make your personal information such as Social Security numbers, bank or credit card numbers, or other personal information vulnerable. And criminals will not hesitate to use this information to commit […]
Friday, April 12, 2024 Reminder: Tax Day is Monday, April 15. With the deadline to file your taxes approaching, scammers will try to trick you out of your hard-earned money. Use our tips below to help protect yourself and your loved ones from tax season scammers. Guard your personal information. Identity thieves can use your Social […]