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Loudoun Co. warns residents of jury duty phone scams 05/19/2022 05:55pm • Don't fall for a new scam: It involves jury duty. Loudoun County, Virginia, authorities are reminding residents to be aware of jury duty scams. People report receiving phone calls in which a caller claiming to be a local sheriff's deputy says an arrest warrant has been issued against them because FBI sounds alarm about scams targeting older Americans 05/11/2022 06:23pm • America as a country is growing older, and as more Americans get ready to put their life savings to work in retirement, more scam artists are trying to make sure there's no savings left to live on. Last year alone, Americans over the age of 60 were scammed out of almost $1.7 billion. It's a probl Got a new job offer from Inova Health System? It might be a scam 04/25/2022 08:23am • Scammers are pretending to be from a D.C. area hospital system to try to get personal information from people ��� and they aren���t targeting patients with fake overdue hospital bills. They're targeting people looking for a job. Inova Health System said fraudsters are pretending to be recruiters wi Paid Online Survey Sites to Earn You Extra Money 04/13/2022 08:00pm • Anyone looking to generate side income can earn extra money by participating in paid online survey sites. Some of them are even reputable. Paid online survey sites are pretty straightforward: Participants answer some questions or fulfill some task online and earn money in exchange for their time. Bu Top Cellphone Options for Seniors 04/11/2022 08:00pm • When it comes to cellphone features and options, the choices can be overwhelming, especially when considering the unique needs of older adults. But when you know your needs and have a budget in mind, you can find the right fit for a happy cellular relationship. "There is a whole suite of phones with Questions to ask before paying any medical bill 04/09/2022 09:10am • A single stay in the hospital can result in a bewildering array of bills covering a number of services and providers. Some statements may provide scant details to justify charges while others could include descriptions or codes that make little sense to the average person. "There's a lot of mista Unemployment: What to Do if Your Direct Deposit Is Late 04/05/2022 08:00pm • Your unemployment benefits haven't landed in your bank account, even though the payment should have arrived via direct deposit. You're not alone. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration, as of Feb. 28, 2022, the most current data available, 45% of the 350 How to Avoid Ukraine Scams 03/21/2022 08:00pm • If you want to help people suffering from the war in Ukraine, there are plenty of worthwhile causes and charities accepting donations. But experts warn that there are also plenty of Ukraine-related scams targeting consumers that span fundraising, social media, cryptocurrency and even dating. Here's Data Doctors: Is Facebook Protect a scam or legit? 03/11/2022 02:16pm • Q: I keep getting emails that say that I need to turn on Facebook Protect ��� is this a scam or is it legit? A: We���ve all been warned that phishing emails are one of the most common methods used by hackers to compromise our accounts, so it���s natural to suspect anything that looks like it���s ���Grandparent scam��� victim: Don���t fall for it like I did 02/23/2022 12:15pm • The so-called ���grandparent scam��� is making its rounds in the region, and one victim is now explaining exactly how it works, hoping to prevent others from getting swindled. Prince George's County police have released this photo of a suspect wanted in three recent "grandparent scams" (Courtesy Maryland State Police warn of unemployment scam 02/16/2022 02:35pm • Authorities in Maryland are warning of ���ongoing and evolving��� fraud scams targeting residents��� unemployment insurance benefits. State police and the Maryland Department of Labor Unemployment Division said the scammers have been reaching out via text, email or phone call. Their goal is to Valentine's Day is here, and so are romance scams ��� WTOP asks experts about dodging red flags 02/13/2022 12:20pm • Valentine's Day may be a time for chocolates and sweethearts to some, but scammers are looking for much more than dates with a significant other this year. For years ��� no, really ��� reporters at WTOP and organizations such as the FBI have spent the hours before Valentine's Day warning listener Cybersecurity report finds lack of risk assessments by Maryland state agencies 01/19/2022 10:23am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for��Maryland Matters��� free email subscription��today. A report released by the Maryland Cybersecurity Coordinating Council on Tuesday found that over 60% of surveyed state agencies have not pe Fairfax Water warns customers of ongoing utility scams 01/08/2022 08:37pm • In light of a rise in utility scams, Fairfax Water has issued a warning to protect its customers. In a message to its customers, Fairfax Water said to avoid giving personal or financial information to anyone claiming to represent the utility over the phone, or in person. "We are aware that som Cloned Virginia State Police Loudoun County office phone number used in scam 12/03/2021 11:38pm • A scam is using a valid Virginia State Police phone number and authorities are warning people to beware. Police said its Loudoun County/Leesburg Area 11 Office has received three calls verifying that the state police called them asking for payment due to outstanding warrants. A phone scammer h