Tag: Phising Scams

Holiday Scam Calls 

With the Holiday Season officially underway Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Chief Ryann Solee wants to remind us to be aware of the increased number of scam calls that may be popping up due to the Holiday Season, and gives a solution on how you can lower your chances of falling for a scam.  If you receive a…
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November 25, 2023 0

Polk County Sheriff Update on Internet Scams and Safety

Polk County Officers Justin Swang and Tom Brault were in studio to talk about Internet Safety and Scams. Scams are nothing new but more and more often children seem to be the focus of scams, something that as a parent troubles me. Swag and Brault explain how these scams work and what to watch out…
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August 11, 2023 0

Fosston Chief of Police

Fosston Chief of Police Dustin Manecke checks in with the crime reports for June and July. Chief Manecke warns about a current scam labeled as The Publishers Clearing House. Chief Manecke also expressed his appreciation to the community and their support following the incident involving the Fargo Police Department. Thank you, Chief Manecke for all…
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August 2, 2023 0

Sheriff Guida on latest scams, ‘don’t click’ on suspicious links

Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida shared some warnings about avoiding scams, both on the internet and through phone calls.  Scam operations are on the rise, targeting vulnerable people through email, messages, and phone calls. The biggest ones are still “ love scams”, which prey on victims’ need to feel cared for. There are several other scams…
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February 9, 2023 0

Political scams expected to increase as midterm elections near

An election’s approach always seems to turn up the emotional heat across the nation, but the United States 2022 midterm elections are no exception. The voices arguing for and against hot button issues are loud and persistent. And when emotions run high, bad actors look for ways to use peoples’ passion to trick them. Scammers…
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October 11, 2022 0