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July is Military Consumer Month; a time when we want to thank our service members for the sacrifices they’ve made.
But there is a general sense that scams and fraud have become increasingly common around the world. The Global Anti-Scam ...
BBB: Online scams often target military, veterans, their families Francine Frazier , Senior digital producer Published: July 13, 2022 at 7:48 AM Updated: July 13, 2022 at 9:17 AM ...
Military experts constantly warn service members about social media scams that can affect them and their families. (Graphic by Regina Ali/Department of Defense) This article first appeared on The ...
A federal judge recently sentenced a former Army specialist to 40 months in prison on money laundering charges in a series of romance scams that bilked victims of more than $350,000.. Former Spc ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Military members and their spouses are getting scammed for more money than civilian victims. On average military consumers are reporting larger losses to scams than ...
The Better Business Bureau said complaints about scam calls, texts and emails have doubled in the past year. What to watch for so you don't become a victim.
Here are some common scams and ways to avoid them. ... it’s a scam. You’ll lose your money, ... even if they look like a Girl Scout. the only safe place to buy a gift card is through an ...
Boys between the ages of 14 and 17 are being targeted in money-motivated “sextortion” scams by digital predators posing as teenage girls on gaming platforms, trendy apps and social media ...
Sanda G. Frimpong, a former Army E-4 who took one victim for over $150,000, was sentenced to 40 months in prison. Check out our latest YouTube videos. Watch here 🎥 ...
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Men are coming forward frustrated at learning their pictures are being used to scam people looking for love. ABC11 Troubleshooter Diane Wilson continues to warn you about ...
For scammers, Memorial Day can bea day to trick veterans and their families into giving up their money, as the Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs ...