Fraud and Scams

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (308+ words) A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to teaming up with friends to steal nearly a quarter-billion dollars in bitcoin from a Washington, D.C., resident — one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history — and then embarking on a wild spending…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (357+ words) The Better Business Bureau’s latest report highlights the riskiest scams to watch out for and warns about the growing threat of scam texts. A new report from the Better Business Bureau outlines the riskiest scams of 2025 and warns consumers about…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (161+ words) Forsyth County residents, beware. As scams become widespread, even the simplest form of communication could be compromised – notices by mail. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, residents have reported receiving letters that say they are from the County Property…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (544+ words) Police looking for additional victims after arrest made in alleged 5-year scheme Durham Regional Police are urging any additional victims to come forward after laying charges in an alleged romance scam. According to police, a Durham resident defrauded at least…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (144+ words) A Guilford County man was arrested on multiple fraud-related charges. North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Victor Deontray Bannerman, 43, on Wednesday. Bannerman was charged with insurance fraud, attempting to obtain property by false pretenses, common law…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (414+ words) Matt Weidinger explains the significance of recent federal government unemployment data. Federal lawmakers created major temporary unemployment benefit programs during the pandemic, which collectively distributed a record $700 billion to unemployed individuals nationwide. Little attention has been paid to wildly divergent…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (594+ words) Scammers are impersonating MyChart to steal login, personal and payment information. Here’s how to spot the fake messages and protect yourself. Scammers are impersonating MyChart, the patient portal many people use to communicate with their health care providers. MyChart, which…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (363+ words) Starter credit cards can help first-time borrowers or those rebuilding after a financial setback establish credit history, but high interest rates and hidden fees can make them costly mistakes if not chosen carefully. A strong credit history can affect major…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (474+ words) Two Lenoir County women have pleaded guilty to mail fraud in a case the US Attorney’s Office describes as a $187,000 COVID fraud scheme. Each faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine when they are sentenced, according to…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (46+ words) A call allegedly from your bank, even when Caller ID appears legitimate, may not be a scam, as a Durham woman found out. A call allegedly from your bank, even when Caller ID appears legitimate, may not be a scam,…...