Pause before you jump on spring break travel deals to make sure it’s not a scam, FTC warns
If you’re ready to jump on a “steal” for spring break travel or another vacation, pause before you book, the Federal Trade Commission warns. It could be scammers who are…
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Jacksonville Zoo warns of ticket scam
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Zoo has a warning: watch out for a scam involving zoo tickets. The zoo said it has been notified that scammers are falsely advertising a…
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These employees thought they found a good job opportunity. They think they found a scam instead.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – What over 25 people thought was a great job opportunity for the New Year turned into an unplanned situation that they are calling a scam. Four people…
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Flagler County teen ‘King Bob’ appears in federal court after crypto scam indictment
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 19-year-old Flagler County man accused of stealing at least $800,000 from five different people in a cryptocurrency scheme is expected in federal court Friday afternoon. According…
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Florida teen ‘King Bob,’ federally indicted in crypto scam, behind leaked Playboi Carti, Ariana Grande songs: reports
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 19-year-old Florida man who was arrested last week in Volusia County faces federal charges after he was accused of stealing at least $800,000 from five different…
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St. Johns County deputies warn of scam after victim paid $5,000 to alleged defense attorney
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of a scam after a resident fell victim and gave thousands of dollars to a…
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Columbia County deputies warn community of new scam involving families of inmates being contacted
Scam Alert WPLG COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of a new scam where families of inmates are being contacted by people pretending…
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Glynn County police warns community of phone scam involving police officer impersonator
GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – The Glynn County Police Department is warning the public of a phone scam that involves someone impersonating a police officer. Police said a Glynn County man…
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BBB warns of new scam as student loan payments set to begin
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Student loans will start accruing interest again Friday after a three-year pause. This is the first step toward resuming student loan payments next month. Borrowers will be…
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