Officials are advising residents of a recent scam that has been reported in Wallingford.
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Consumer Rights Oct 7, 2026Interior Remodeling Scam Alert: “Contact Lost After Hiring Contractor”
Korea Consumer Agency recorded 2,243 interior-remodeling relief applications since 2023. See the reported case, warning signs, practical protections, and an animated chart of the 22.2% first-half increase.
Consumer Rights Oct 7, 2026SAPS job scam: KZN police warn against R15,000 WhatsApp employment offers
Police in KwaZulu-Natal have warned of WhatsApp messages offering police jobs in exchange for upfront payments.
Consumer Rights Oct 7, 2026Share This Now – Health Department Warns of Scam
Health Department Warns of Fake Inspection Calls The Portsmouth City Health Department is warning residents about a scammer pretending to be from the agency and telling people they’ve been selected for a “yearly inspection.”
Consumer Rights Oct 7, 2026PBSO warns of scam emails from imposter posing as sheriff’s office captain
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about fraudulent emails from an imposter posing as a PBSO captain who demands they join a “Zoom court official proceeding” or face detention.
Consumer Rights Oct 7, 2026Eau Claire Police warn of traffic citation scam
The Eau Claire Police Department is warning residents about a voicemail scam that claims a Wisconsin traffic citation is due and threatens a driving suspension, and says officers never ask for payment over the phone.
Consumer Rights Oct 7, 2026Beware of “Pump-and-Dump” Stock Tips
A stock tip from a stranger that sounds like it is about to take off can be the start of a pump-and-dump scheme, and the SEC warns that fraudsters use investment group chats to lure investors into scams.
Consumer Rights Oct 7, 2026Following Payconiq switch: Phishing scam targeting Wero users already in circulation
A phishing email claiming Wero users must renew a security certificate is already circulating in Luxembourg, RTL Today reports, soon after Payconiq users were asked to switch to the new app.