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Tuesday, April 14, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Watch out for a new text scam

USA/New Text Scam— A text scam is trolling for victims, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The agency sent out a consumer alert today saying it has seen a spike in reports of a text scam involving a fake traffic violation. Here is the link to the official notice about the scam and what to do if you receive this […]

Saturday, September 7, 2024

By Public News Service Saturday, September 7, 2024

Watch out for election scams

Shanteya Hudson, producer, North Carolina News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Scammers are on the prowl this election season. They target the emotions of voters to steal donations, seek polling information, or gain their financial data. The Better Business Bureau is warning residents about bad actors impersonating campaigns and nonprofit organizations. Meredith Radford, senior communications specialist […]