Posts Tagged ‘scams’
Holiday Season Help: Stay on High Alert for Fraud
The holiday shopping season has arrived, following Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. But how do you keep your identity and bank account safe during the holidays? Eric Tegethoff has some tips from AARP.
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IRS Kicks Off Annual List of Most Prevalent ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams
Tax season means tax scams. The IRS warns of the “Dirty Dozen.” Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Cheer
Scammers work overtime during the holiday season, when people generally are busy and a less vigilant. A few tips can keep folks safe from fraud. Eric Tegethoff has those for us.
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Consumer Advocates: Shop Safe Online As Holiday Season Kicks Off
It’s Cyber Monday today, when Americans spend billions shopping online for holiday deals. Consumer groups warn against online shopping offers that seem too good to be true. Dan Langager has some tips on how to avoid scammers.
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On Utilities United Against Scams Day, Chelan PUD Says Beware Calls About Your Utility Bill
Scammers are getting bolder and trying harder to get Chelan PUD customers to believe false claims that their utility bill is past due and service will be disconnected if they don’t pay up right now, says Pat O’Hara with the PUD’s Customer Relations team. Today, Wednesday, Nov. 14, is the third annual Utility Scam Awareness Day, part of a…
Read MoreIdentity Theft Scammers at Work in Chelan Valley, Says Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Learning you’re a victim of identity theft can be a stressful event. Identity theft is also a challenge to businesses, organizations and government agencies, including the IRS. Many times, you may not be aware that someone has stolen your identity. The IRS may be the first to let you know you are a victim of…
Read MoreRental Scams Alert Out for Chelan-Douglas Counties
The severe housing shortage in Chelan and Douglas Counties – primarily in rentals, but also homes selling for less than $200,000 – is creating conditions that can benefit those looking to take advantage of residents hunting for a place to live. Couple that with the large number of summer homes on local lakes and rivers,…
Read MorePublic Utility Districts Warn Against Phone Scams
A recent surge in fraudulent phone calls directed at utility customers nationwide has led to a proactive countermeasure by both public and private power companies. A total of 80 utility providers in the United States joined together to create the first ever national Utilities United Against Scams Day, which is today. The Chelan County PUD…
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