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Legislature passes measure to combat fraud, cryptocurrency scams
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature has passed House Bill 1642 CD1, marking a significant step forward in protecting local residents from financial fraud schemes that are becoming increasingly tied to cryptocurrency kiosks and digital asset scams.
MPD warns of text message scams involving claims of unauthorized charges
The Maui Police Department is warning the public about a growing scam involving text messages that make false claims about unauthorized charges on personal accounts. The bogus messages often include a phone number to call to “resolve” the issue. After reaching the number, callers are told they’re targets of identity theft and must take immediate […]
Post-disaster scams expected to target wildfire survivors seeking to rebuild
As Maui residents look ahead to rebuilding after the devastation of the August wildfires, there’s another danger awaiting them — fraudulent construction contractors.
