The so-called “Grandparent Scam” is again making the rounds. See the rest here:  Scam Artists Again Target Elderly (WROC Rochester)

A recent display classified ad looking to hire “mystery shoppers” has been identified as scam, and the Fort Frances Times is asking the public not to respond to it. The ad, which ran in the Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 3, and March 10 editions of the Times advertises job opportunities...

Online banking fraud surged by 14 percent in 2009, says the UK Cards Association. Originally posted here:  Online banking fraud surges by 14 percent (Network World)

Johnson County Wastewater (JCW) is once again warning residents about an ongoing telephone scam that seeks to illegally obtain banking information from wastewater customers. Read the original:  Wastewater Bill Phone Scam Continues (FOX 4 Kansas City)

Detroit — A city of Detroit employee who stuck an apparent confession inside her Bible has been charged with fraud. View original here: Detroiter accused of fraud kept confession in her Bible, investigators say (Detroit News)

Well-meaning senior citizens who think they are helping a grandchild in distress are becoming victims of another wave of the so-called “Grandparent Scam,” warns the Better Business Bureau. Continued here: Grandparent scam is back, warns BBB (CNYCentral.com)

New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) The Delhi High Court today directed CBI to probe the land scam pertaining to Kandla Port and against the officials who allegedly leased its land to influential people at a throw-away price without doing proper valuation. Original post: Delhi HC asks CBI to...

McAfee reports 400% increase in reported incidents Fake antivirus programs that encourage web users to part with their hard-earned cash and download hoax security software is likely to be the most costly scam of 2010, says McAfee. View original post here: Fake antivirus software...