#hawaii fraud
AARP Hawai‘i to host holiday scam prevention Telephone Town Hall on Dec. 13
From porch pirates to bogus shopping websites to fake charities, scammers often take advantage of holiday cheer to steal money.
Hawaiian Electric to customers: ‘Don’t get scammed!’
During Utility Scam Awareness Week, Hawaiian Electric’s security team is urging customers to be on alert for scammers who “threaten” to shut off power immediately to homes and businesses if payment is not made.
FBI Internet Crime Report shows jump in Hawaiʻi losses
Hawai`i residents and businesses reported losing $51.7 million to internet crimes in 2023, a huge 45 percent increase over the $35.8 million reported in 2022.
Fraud Scheme Imitates State Procurement Process
The state DCCA is warning businesses of a fraud scheme in which individuals impersonating state officials have attempted to make large purchases via e-mails.
Survey IDs Common Traits of Investment Fraud Victims
The AARP Fraud Watch Network has launched a campaign to warn consumers about the inclinations and activities common to investment fraud victims.
Hawai‘i Part of Multi-State MoneyGram Settlement
The State of Hawai‘i Office of Consumer Protection announced a settlement with Dallas-based MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc. resolving a multi-state investigation that focused on consumer complaints by those who used MoneyGram’s wire transfer service to send money to third parties involved in schemes to defraud consumers.
