GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Citizens of Josephine County reportedly lost over $150,000 to phone scams and identity theft during the month of June. The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office said the following scams were the most common: Computer hackers representing Microsoft ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The compensation deadline for scam victims who lost money through Western Union money transfers is fast approaching. Money orders are usually a convenient and safe way to transfer money to another person. However, they’re also used by ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Scammers hoping to cash in called the wrong person yesterday. According to Medford Police Department, an on-duty officer received a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS. The scammer demanded the officer pay for some ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Local police are reminding the public about an ongoing phone scam. The Medford Police Department said over the past couple of weeks, they’ve been getting calls regarding a telephone scam. “Individuals are receiving calls telling them they ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Local police are warning the public about a potential scam hitting the Rogue Valley. The Medford Police Department said over the past couple of weeks, they’ve been getting calls regarding a telephone scam. “Individuals are receiving calls ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – He’s back. Wesley Daniel Scott, also known locally as the “I need a tow scammer”, is back at it again. Scott was arrested last year for going door to door in Medford neighborhoods claiming he needed money ...
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – If you suddenly get a call out of the blue from someone saying you’ve been awarded a government grant, it may be a scam that’s been reported locally. Someone claiming to work with mygovernmentgrants.com will cold ...
Grants Pass, Ore. – Police are warning the public about a scam involving someone who claimed to be affiliated with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office. A citizen told investigators someone who claimed to be “Captain Roland” from the sheriff’s office ...
Cave Junction, Ore.- The Illinois Valley Fire District is warning residents scammers are going door to door in the Illinois Valley identifying themselves as a fire marshal and telling people they need to immediately evacuate. IFVD believes the scammers may ...
Central Point, Ore. – Police are issuing a new warning. Central Point Police said scammers may be after your money. Here’s how it works: Police say someone calls saying they work for the government and want to offer you a ...