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Consumer Alert: 5 Ways to Spot a Loan Modification Scam
Many homeowners are facing a seemingly never-ending sea of document requests and resubmission of paperwork to their lenders. There is an increase in mail and telephone solicitations as well. Many of t...
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As Hurricane Sandy churns into the history books, millions of people along the East Coast and down through the Caribbean will be struggling for months, if not years, to return their lives to normal. E...
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Financial Exploitation of Elders
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day recently focused on the increasing financial exploitation of the elderly population. Taking advantage of the elderly and vulnerable can come in two forms: Outside sour...
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:00 AM
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Payday loan collection calls scam
BISMARCKAttorney General Wayne Stenehjem warns North Dakota residents to be on the alert for conmen posing as collectors of payday loan debts. The scammers call individuals and threaten legal action ...
Posted on 9/9/10 at 12:39 PM
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Door-to-door sales return

It’s that time of year again! Each spring and summer door-to-door salespeople begin soliciting business from residents, offering products and services from magazine subscriptions and cleaning supplies to vacuum cleaners and heat detectors, as well as expensive items like painting, paving, tree trimming and home repairs. Although legitimate business people may use this method of contact, door-to-door sales are a magnet for fringe operators, whose intentions are not honorable.

By By Attorney General’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division , May 21, 2013

89 charged in Medicare fraud busts in 8 cities

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 100 people, including 14 doctors and nurses, were charged for their roles in separate Medicare scams that collectively billed the taxpayer-funded program for roughly $223 million in bogus charges in a massive bust spanning eight cities, federal authorities said Tuesday.

By Kelli Kennedy and Pete Yost, Associated Press , May 14, 2013

Better Business Bureau issues scam warning

The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is warning consumers and businesses to be on alert for phone calls or visits from people going door to door trying to collect money fraudulently by claiming utility bills are overdue and must be paid with reloadable debit cards, such as Green Dot MoneyPak cards.

February 15, 2013

Fargo police warn of collection scam

Police in Fargo are warning residents about a telephone scam with someone posing as a local utility company representative.

February 01, 2013

ND couple ordered to stop alleged building scam

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has ordered a Fargo couple who allegedly ran a building scam to stop doing business in the state.

By Associated Press , January 24, 2013

Scam artist takes advantage of holiday shopper

Scam artist takes advantage of holiday shopper Despite taking precautions, a Jamestown family fell victim to an online scam while attempting to purchase a Christmas puppy. Jamestown resident Marlene Partlow researched the seller’s business, used PayPal rather than wiring money and even checked the social media presence of the seller before clicked the “Send Payment” button.

By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , December 01, 2012

Medical discount scam circulating around ND

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says a scam targeting senior citizens is circulating around North Dakota.

August 27, 2012

Children used by scammers

Scammers have been trying to solicit money from people in Stutsman County by using people posing as relatives, according to Stutsman County Sheriff Chad Kaiser.

By Sun Staff , April 27, 2012

Stenehjem warns of scam falsely posing as Blue Cross

Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is warning North Dakotans about callers falsely posing as Blue Cross Blue Shield North Dakota under the guise of a survey to its members.

February 03, 2012

Job Service warns users of scam

Job Service North Dakota is warning customers to protect their personal information in response to reports of a phone scam.

January 31, 2012

Scam in text messages

Scam in text messages No money was reported lost in a text message scam last week — but that doesn’t mean there weren’t victims, according to the North Dakota Office of the Attorney General.

December 02, 2011

How to avoid cyber scams

The month of October was been proclaimed Cyber Security Awareness Month by Governor Jack Dalrymple. In an effort to increase cyber security awareness, this is the second part of our series on cyber scams currently circulating.

November 30, 2011

North Dakota attorney general warns of scam

North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem (STEN’-juhm) is warning consumers about a scam that involves prepaid debit cards.

November 29, 2011

Police warn of texting scam

The Jamestown Police Department is warning residents of a possible scam involving text messages from an alleged credit union.

By Sun Staff , November 28, 2011

How to avoid being ripped off

Consumers today face a mind-boggling barrage of scams promoted by con artists using the electronic and print media, telephone, door-to-door solicitations and the mail.

June 07, 2011

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