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ScamScammers claim they're raising money for Brunswick Co. SheriffSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 1:12pm.READ MORE:  The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office says scammers are targeting victims by claiming to be raising money for the sheriff's office.
Full story...Attorney General warns of 'sweetheart scams'Submitted by Cacky Catlett on Wed, 02/13/2013 - 4:37pm.READ MORE: Love is easier to find than ever, with online dating sites and social media. But the Attorney General's Office warns some cupids are aiming straight for your bank account.
Full story...Surf City Police warn residents of scamSubmitted by Katelyn Supa on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 11:39pm.READ MORE: »New Hanover Co. warns of deed scamSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/14/2012 - 3:10pm.READ MORE: Couple charged for allegedly scamming beach rentersSubmitted by Katie Harden on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 4:57pm.READ MORE:
There's nothing like a week on the sand to get your mind off your worries. But what if you show up to the property you think you've rented for the week, and find out it's a scam.
That's apparently what happened to some visitors to our area who found a vacation home on Craigslist.
Full story...Law enforcement warns of new phone scam targeting computer infoSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 10:47am.READ MORE: Scam artist paver with Wilmington ties at it againSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 2:01pm.READ MORE: FIRST ON 3: African-American scammers targeting local black community with Black Farmers SettlementSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 11:21pm.READ MORE:
Scammers taking advantage of the federal government's Black Farmers Settlement are targeting the local black community.
Word got out that if you showed up Friday at the Ekklesia United Holy Church on 17th Street and Market, filled out an online form, then had it notarized on site for $20, you could apply to receive part of the proposed $1 billion settlement.
Full story...Wilmington bakery among business targeted in TTY scamSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 2:23pm.READ MORE:
A Wilmington bakery was targeted in a statewide phone scam. Hot Pink Cake Stand on Front Street reported receiving several phone calls Wednesday from a TTY operator. TTY is a service used to aid hearing impaired people when using the phone.
Full story... » ONLY ON 3: Woman says mechanic owes her money, scamming othersSubmitted by Katie Harden on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 6:00pm.READ MORE: Give and take is the name of the game. Jennifer Pittman says she gave her truck and $300 to Tracy Carr back in November. Now, six months later, she says she's been taken advantage of.
Full story...Man arrested after selling donated items to tornado victimsSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 11:19am.READ MORE:
A Raleigh man has been arrested and accused of asking homeowners with tornado-damaged property to pay him for donated items.
Full story... » WPD warns of phone scamsSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 02/18/2011 - 1:36pm.READ MORE:
The scams consist of a phone call to residents notifying them that their relative is in some type of legal trouble and needs money sent quickly to help them.
Full story... » Attorney: Get local help for tax problemsSubmitted by Chris Allen on Fri, 10/08/2010 - 5:00pm.READ MORE:
You may have seen ads on TV advertising help for people with tens of thousands of dollars of tax debt. The problem is putting your trust in those companies can cost you big time.
Full story...Warning: Phone scammers posing as utility workers, seeking credit card infoSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 09/30/2010 - 3:16pm.READ MORE: Attorney General warns of storm scamsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/01/2010 - 12:14pm.READ MORE:
Attorney General Roy Cooper today warned consumers to avoid scams related to Hurricane Earl, which forecasters predicted could brush the North Carolina coast later this week.
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