International computer virus scam with Charlotte ties duped many, took in millions

A former financial consultant and gym owner was sentenced in federal court for his role in the scheme.
WMUR

Bedford police help 86-year-old computer scam victim recover more than $17,000

CONSIDERING THIS CHANGE. DEMOCRATS OPPOSE THE MEASURE. AN 86 YEAR-OLD VICTIM OF A COMPUTER SCAM IS GETTING THEIR MONEY BACK THANKS TO BEDFORD POLICE. BEDFORD POLICE SAY THE VICTIM RECEIVED AN ALERT ...
WTVD

Raleigh woman gives fake Microsoft employee access to computer, loses thousands of dollars

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Scammers stole a record-breaking $12.5 billion from Americans in 2024, that's according to the FTC This new data from the Federal Trade Commission says this is a 25% increase ...
Mankato Free Press

UPDATED: Scam victim's funds recovered; incident began with an “alert pop-up” on a computer

NORTH MANKATO — More than $25,000 was recovered for a victim of a mail scam as the result of a recent Minnesota River Valley Drug Task Force investigation involving a suspicious package sent to a ...
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Quick thinking saves elderly couple in Gray from nearly $20,000 computer scam loss

GRAY, Maine (WGME) -- The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office says scammers tried to steal close to $20,000 from an elderly couple through a virtual banking scam. Authorities say Androscoggin Savings ...