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Fraud prevention event will show Douglas County folks how to spot, avoid scams
A free event on fraud prevention will teach Douglas County residents about common scams and how to stay safe.
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Kansas attorney general site hosts illicit content in apparent national scam campaign
For several days, the official site of the Kansas Attorney General’s Office hosted links to artificial intelligence deepfake software, financial scams and adult sites.
Kansas agency says scam texts about toll payments should be reported to FTC
The Kansas Department of Transportation is asking people to report scam text messages about unpaid tolls to federal authorities.
LMH Health warns of scam seeking personal info
Lawrence Memorial Hospital wants to alert the community about a phone scam in which callers are posing as health care providers and asking people for insurance information and more.
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These are common scams to watch for, Douglas County sheriff says
A local family was recently scammed out of $90,000. That’s just one example of a loss Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister is hoping to help people avoid by informing the community about common scams.
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KU Police warn of phone scam targeting students’ families
KU Police want to warn families of a phone scam that is targeting family members of University of Kansas students.
Lawrence police warn of scam: Caller asks victim to download a computer program
The Lawrence Police Department issued a warning Friday about a scam in which a caller asks potential victims to download a computer program, then hacks their bank accounts.
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Scam alert: No one should ask you for gift cards because you missed jury duty
Some area residents have recently been scammed out of $1,000 worth of gift cards by callers pretending to be current or retired Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
Evergy warns of phone scam telling customers they have been overcharged
Lawrence’s electric utility provider is reporting a surge in phone scams using false information to gather credit card information from customers.
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Scammers posing as law enforcement use fraud, fear trying to take money from victims
Douglas County residents are reporting the resurgence of a telephone scam where callers posing as law enforcement officers attempt to use fraudulent charges and threats of arrest to take money from victims.
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