Archives by Tag 'internet-scam'

Internet ‘porn’ scam warning from Strathclyde Police – BBC News

By DanielleOwen - Last updated: Sunday, November 27, 2011

Internet 'porn' scam warning from Strathclyde Police BBC News A spokesman said: “We would like to assure the public that this is an internet scam and has absolutely nothing to do with Strathclyde Police, and that our organisation never asks the public for money. “We would urge the public not to follow the … and more

Don’t be a victim – Charleston Post Courier

By LesterNancy30 - Last updated: Saturday, November 26, 2011

Don't be a victim Charleston Post Courier Be careful before sending cash, you're this far from becoming the victim of the latest internet scam .” The Web page continues: “In the latest trend, scammers have been hacking their way into web based email accounts (like Hotmail, Yahoo, and Gmail) by … and more

Mayor’s email account hijacked by scammers – The State

By syed2011 - Last updated: Saturday, November 26, 2011

The State Mayor's email account hijacked by scammers The State Be careful before sending cash, you're this far from becoming the victim of the latest internet scam .” The web page continues: “In the latest trend, scammers have been hacking their way into web-based email accounts (like Hotmail, Yahoo, and Gmail) by … and more

Surviving the Jay Cutler Injury Blues – Windy City Gridiron

By alexander1976 - Last updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Surviving the Jay Cutler Injury Blues Windy City Gridiron … calls and unreturned texts from loved ones, a twelve pack of beer gone (unless you're SMD, then you've lost 2 bottles of Jack), six hours of sleep over a 48-hour span, and a possible internet scam not involving a prince or unclaimed Siberian gold. … and more

Twilight Breaking Dawn Ticketing Scam! – Take 40

By ADVETAGRAINNA - Last updated: Thursday, August 25, 2011

Take 40 Twilight Breaking Dawn Ticketing Scam! Take 40 The internet scam targeted Twilight fans by asking for their phone numbers and personal information in order to score the free tickets. Security company Trend Micro detected the new Breaking Dawn scam on Facebook, which follows the same pattern as … and more

Ex-Hamilton man stole after internet scam – Warrnambool Standard

By cheapwefe - Last updated: Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Ex-Hamilton man stole after internet scam Warrnambool Standard A FORMER Hamilton district man who stole more than $177000 from his employer and sent almost $160000 to overseas internet scams will be sentenced today in Warrnambool County Court. Graeme Francis Robertson, 56, of Kingston, yesterday pleaded guilty to …

Police warn of internet conmen – West Lothian Courier

By unsulfusa - Last updated: Friday, August 19, 2011

Police warn of internet conmen West Lothian Courier POLICE are warning people to beware of internet scam artists who are targeting vulnerable house hunters. The tricksters are posing as landlords with homes to rent in the West Lothian area before conning prospective tenants out of hundreds of pounds in …

Top five power forwards in Dallas Mavericks history – Yahoo! Sports

By Wong - Last updated: Thursday, July 21, 2011

Top five power forwards in Dallas Mavericks history Yahoo! Sports Honorable mentions go to All-Stars Antoine Walker(notes) and Antawn Jamison(notes) who each spent just one season with the the Mavericks in 2003-04. Anthony Cotton, “The 'wrong' Rookie, Right?” Sports Illustrated “Jay Vincent guilty in internet scam ,” … and more

Police nab alleged property rental scammer – Winnipeg Free Press

By Greg - Last updated: Thursday, July 21, 2011

Police nab alleged property rental scammer Winnipeg Free Press The execution of a search warrant and the arrest followed an investigation into a possible internet scam involving the rental of a property that was reported to police from “another law enforcement agency” in May, and a second property listed for sale … and more

Charges Laid In Internet Property Rental Scam – CJOB

By beachrose10 - Last updated: Thursday, July 21, 2011

Charges Laid In Internet Property Rental Scam CJOB A 23-year old Winnipeg man is facing numerous charges in connection with an internet scam involving rental property in Ontario. The Winnipeg Police Service's commercial crime unit led the investigation. A suspect was picked up in the 24-hundred block … and more