An 80-year-old was scammed out of $285,000. His computer was accessed remotely, and his money turned into cryptocurrency.

George Chryssanthou, 80, was scammed out of nearly $280K. The senior says Charles Schwab should have spotted — and prevented ...
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International computer virus scam with Charlotte ties duped many, took in millions

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for participating in a multi-million-dollar, international tech scam that mostly targeted elderly victims with fake online pop-up ads, federal ...
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Gentry woman arrested over $12,500 credit card fraud says she was scammed

GENTRY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Gentry woman accused of misusing her employer’s credit card told police she believed she was following instructions after being warned her work computer had been hacked, ...
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Defense attorney claims former Norfolk Police recruit arrested in connection to ongoing phone scams in Suffolk was scammed too

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A former Norfolk Police recruit was arrested on charges of grand larceny, conspiracy and computer fraud in relation to an ongoing phone scam, according to Suffolk Police. Keontay ...