6 May 2004  
 
 
Scam Report
6 May 2004

This page features a daily collection of links to articles about Internet scams (as well as some links to prominent scams of the non-cyber variety). Due to the ephemeral nature of this type of material, some of the links may expire within a few days of being posted here. Stories are chosen for inclusion here purely on the basis of their entertainment value; we make no claims about the reliability of information linked from this page.

All of the links included here are viewable at no charge, although some publications may require a free one-time registration to access their articles. Articles requiring registration to view are identified with asterisks (*).

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  Police Issue Warning of Possible Scam   (Lake Country Reporter)
  • Police are issuing a warning about a possible scam involving government grants.


  •   Lake Charles Man a Target for Scam   (KPLC-TV, Lake Charles)
  • A Lake Charles man was contacted by Utalk Unlimited over the weekend, and was offered free long distance service, as well as over $200 worth of gasoline for an incredibly low monthly fee.


  •   Senior Scam   (WQOW-TV, Eau Claire)
  • New prescription drug cards are meant to save seniors money, but if folks aren't careful, they could lose money to scam artists.


  •   Gypsy Roofers Back in Lubbock to Scam   (KCBD-TV, Lubbock)
  • Whether you need work done on your roof or not, these so called "gypsy roofers" may show up at your door posing as a legitimate roofing company, offering to do work, and ask you for money. The problem is they will probably never return.


  •   Economic Uncertainty Leads to Increase in Scam Offers   (The Holland Sentinel)
  • Scam offers are increasing with the uncertain economic times.


  •   Cash Scam Hits Queenslanders   (Australian Associated Press)
  • Consumers in Queensland are forking out more than $50 for a blank CD and scrunched up paper in a new scam


  •   "Mrs. Cavanaugh's" Name Hi-jacked in ID Theft Scam   (KSL-TV, Salt Lake City)
  • A long-time Utah family business is the target of a "high-tech nightmare."
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