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Tag: scams

Posted inCommunity

Beware of Fake COVID-19 Kits, D.C. Agency Warns

by James Wright Jr. February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) wants residents to be aware of counterfeit coronavirus test kits.

Posted inNational

AARP Report Puts Spotlight on ‘Consumer Fraud in America: The Black Experience’

by Stacy M. Brown August 25, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inSupplements

Stay Alert – Rental and Mortgage Scams Continue

by WI Guest Author June 9, 2021February 2, 2022
Posted inBusiness

Wells Fargo Gives Tips on How to Spot a Fake-Check Scam

by WI Guest Author April 23, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inNational

COVID Scams on the Rise Amid Chaotic Vaccine Rollout and Distribution Delays

by WI Guest Author March 15, 2021December 21, 2021
Courtesy of BGE via Twitter
Posted inCommunity

BGE Urges Customers to Report Scammers’ Calls

by WI Guest Author February 19, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inCommunity

D.C. Authorities Probing Person’s Attempted Sale of COVID-19 Vaccine

by WI Guest Author February 2, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inNational

Coronavirus Pandemic Opens a Pandora’s Box of Scams

by WI Guest Author July 17, 2020December 21, 2021
Posted inCommunity

Maryland Secretary of State, AG Warn of Coronavirus Charity Scams

by WI Guest Author April 10, 2020December 21, 2021
Posted inCommunity

Pepco Consumers Urged to be Wary of Scams

by WI Guest Author December 18, 2018October 31, 2020

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