#hawaii scam

Residents warned about scam involving bogus unpaid traffic citations

The Maui Police Department and the Hawaiʻi State Judiciary are warning the community about the latest scam involving bogus unpaid traffic citations. According to the Judiciary, people statewide are receiving text messages alleging to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The texts say that unless payment is made for unpaid traffic citations, the […]

State warns of impersonation scams targeting real estate investors in Hawai‘i

The state of Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is alerting the public to a recent wave of real estate investor scams. Scammers are posing as government entities, targeting individuals and businesses with false information in an effort to lure them into fraudulent investment schemes.

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.

Sheriff impersonators, extortion scam alert

Reoccurring Sheriff impersonator incidents have prompted the Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division to issue additional scam warnings.

Sheriff Impersonators, Extortion Scam Alert

A recent Sheriff impersonator scam incident has prompted the Department of Public Safety Sheriff Division to put out a warning.

AARP: Scammers Are Trying to Take Your COVID-19 Stimulus Dollars

Among the scams reported so far – Imposters claiming to be from government agencies asking for personal information by phone, text and email so they can give you your money; Text messages and emails asking for people to click on a link to get their $1,000 assistance check; and Phone calls asking for bank information to deposit your “Trump Dollars.”

Sheriff Impersonation Phone Scam Warning

Impersonators claiming to be deputy sheriffs are calling Hawaiʻi residents to say they missed a court date and Sheriffs are being sent to arrest them.

“SMiShing” Text Message Scams on the Rise in Hawai‘i

Scammers appear to be turning to text messages because people are ignoring emails and people tend read and respond to text messages quickly.

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.