Articles for tag: Attorney General, cryptocurrency scams, fraud prevention, local businesses, public awareness, Scams, Yavapai County

December 7, 2024

Signs on Cryptocurrency Machines: Essential Warnings Against Scams You Need to Know

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has started putting up signs on cryptocurrency machines to warn people about potential scams. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes reached out to local business owners on November 13, asking for their help in combating this issue, as many residents—especially older adults—have lost significant amounts of money to scams over the ...

December 3, 2024

Market News

Crypto

NH Residents Alert: Beware of Blackmail Scams Targeting Locals – Stay Safe and Informed

New Hampshire’s Attorney General, John M. Formella, is warning residents about a blackmail scam affecting many, especially older adults. Victims have received emails that include their names and addresses, along with threatening letters claiming the sender has monitored their online activity. The letters demand payment in cryptocurrency to prevent the release of embarrassing information to ...