Topic: Scam

Towing Scam Lands Family In Jail

  » Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 10:54 pm Towing Scam Lands Family In Jail

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Investigators say employees of a South Florida towing company took down tow-away signs in a parking lot then removed the cars of unsuspecting drivers. Debra Corti, her son, Leonard Corti, and her daughter, Jessica Corti, are facing more than 500 charges, including 390 felonies. According to an arrest report, authorities set up surveillance at the parking lot to watch the activities of Access Express Towing and Transport. The reports states that employees would remove signs from the lot and wait for a driver to park. Police believe workers went through the routine about… » More

Beware Of Phishing Scams

Beware Of Phishing Scams

  » Fri, October 10, 2008 - 6:26 am

FTC: Phishing scams are on the rise. One scam uses the name of the FDIC to get your financial information » More

Credit Card Scam Targets Alabama Power Customers

Credit Card Scam Targets Alabama Power Customers

  » Fri, October 03, 2008 - 10:45 am

Click here to find out details on the scam and how to avoid becoming a victim. » More

Hurricane Scam Alert

Hurricane Scam Alert

  » Mon, September 08, 2008 - 10:41 am

Residents warned to beware of post-hurricane scams by those promising to remove storm debris or repair damage left by Hurricane Gustav. » More

Jerked By Jamaican Scam

Jerked By Jamaican Scam

  » Mon, August 04, 2008 - 6:25 pm

A West Mobile woman says a scammer keeps calling. He's offering cash and a shiny new car. » More

Bogus Lil’ Wayne Concert

Bogus Lil’ Wayne Concert

  » Wed, June 25, 2008 - 5:10 pm

Some "so-called" promoters used the country's biggest rap star to scam hundreds of people out of money. » More

Food Stamp Scam Warning

Food Stamp Scam Warning

  » Mon, June 16, 2008 - 11:02 am

The Attorney General's office says scammers, claiming to be from Department of Human Resources, are calling food stamp recipients asking for… » More

Inside the Roofing Scam

Inside the Roofing Scam

  » Tue, May 20, 2008 - 4:00 pm

Con-men target unsuspecting elderly people with claims of roof damage and the intent of ripping them off. » More

House Stealing The Latest Scam on the Block

House Stealing The Latest Scam on the Block

  » Wed, March 26, 2008 - 4:04 pm

What do you get when you combine two popular rackets these days - identity theft and mortgage fraud? A totally new kind of crime: house stealing.… » More

Wrestling Scam Warning

Wrestling Scam Warning

  » Fri, February 15, 2008 - 10:44 am

Authorities warn of a scam artist soliciting money for a non-existant wrestling team » More

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