Latest Scams Information

 

Scams are on the rise nationwide and scammers are finding that Newport is no exception when it comes to finding victims who might be likely to fall for the latest con artist tactics. When it comes to protecting yourself, common sense is your best weapon. Be suspicious. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. A stranger is not going to mail you a check without there being a catch involved -- it's always beneficial to the scammer, but it could leave you thousands of dollars in the hole!

Some of the most recent scams attempted here in Newport are:

 

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DOOR TO DOOR SALES SCAMS

April 22, 2013

Attorney General Ellen F. Rosenblum warns of salespeople who are ignoring clearly posted "no soliciting" signs and using high-pressure tactics to make sales. Click here for more information on Door_to_Door_Scams

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TICKET COLLECTION SCAM

March 28, 2013

Oregon State Police warns public of Ticket Collection Scam. Click here for more details - OSP_Ticket_Collection_Scam

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GRANDPARENT SCAM

March 7, 2013

Attorney General Ellen F. Rosenblum advises that last year, Oregonians reported sending more than $300,000 - most often, by wire transfer – to scammers pretending to be a relative in trouble in a foreign country. Their story usually follows a familiar line: They were traveling overseas with a friend, and were in some legal trouble, got arrested, and need money to be bailed out of jail. For more information, read Grandparent_Scam_Alert.

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Click on the link for more information on other scams.

Fake Debt Collection	Tax_Preparer_Scams	Phishing
Green_Dot_Sweepstakes	Haiti Earthquake	Bogus_Tax_Preparation
Civil_War_Tickets	Holiday_Scam_Alert	Magazine Subscriptions
Craigslist Scams	Ebay Scams	Paypal Scams
Work_From_Home_Job_Scams	Counterfeit_Money_Orders	Counterfeit_Checks
Online_Pharmacy_Fraud	Unclaimed_Money	Text_Scam_Alert
Medical_Card_Scam

 

Government agencies around the world to which you may report frauds and scams.