In a news release Tuesday, Feb. 17, Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports the sheriff’s office recently received reports of scam phone calls and text messages.
Cyber fraudsters have a new weapon—call forwarding! Scammers are tricking unsuspecting users into dialing special codes that start with *#, giving them control over the victim’s phone. Once activated, ...
Chances are you’ve received a call, email, or text message from a scammer before, even if you didn’t realize it. Scammers often reach out to people with seemingly legitimate concerns. However, they ...
WhatsApp video call scam is targeting users through sextortion tactics, where fraudsters lure victims into compromising video calls and later threaten them for money. Here’s how the scam works, the ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you’ve received a scam call this year you are not alone. According to recent data released by the Federal Trade Commission, Tennessee ranks second in the country for the ...
Scammers are using AI to clone voices in sophisticated "Grandparent Scams." Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud that cost seniors billions.