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Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 11:03 AM CDT
The sheriff’s office said if individuals are contacted by this group, they should not respond to and delete any messages sent to them.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 3:21 PM CDT
Ahead of the rally, a text message circulates, claiming to have "free tickets" to the event. The message prompts its recipients to click on a link.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2020 at 9:19 PM CDT
The Kansas Department of Labor issues a warning that scammers are creating fake pages or profiles on Facebook, disguising themselves as KDOL employees and commenting on KDOL posts, claiming to be able to assist with unemployment insurance (UI) claims.
Updated: May. 29, 2020 at 11:05 AM CDT
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is warning registered Drug/Violent/Sex offenders about false calls they may be receiving a Deputy Bradley Cooper.
Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 1:47 PM CDT
A group of three to five men are targeting elderly residents, claiming to be “Lightning Protection Specialists” from Grand Island, Neb.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 11:35 AM CDT
The Harvey County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a deputy impersonator calling people asking for money.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2020 at 5:39 PM CDT
The Wichita Police Department warns of a phone scam resurfacing in which the caller claims to be a WPD officer in an attempt to steal your money/information.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2020 at 8:57 PM CDT
An old scam known as "The Blessing Loom" is popping up on social media and many are falling for it.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2020 at 5:21 PM CDT
The BBB warns employment scams were the riskiest scam of 2019, even before the pandemic hit the U.S.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2020 at 9:34 PM CDT
While many look forward to a financial boost with economic stimulus payments going out, starting next week, advisors warn of a significant increase in scammers trying to steal your money during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 11:14 AM CDT
The Sedgwick County Health Department is warning citizens about a potential scam related to COVID-19.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2020 at 1:54 PM CDT
The National Guard has created the hashtags #KSRumorWatch, #SpreadFactsNotFear, and #StoptheRumors to help stop the spread of misinformation.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2020 at 4:50 PM CDT
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt issued a warning on Monday advising people to watch out for stimulus package scams.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2020 at 10:14 PM CDT
The Better Business Bureau warns scammers already are trying to cash in on coronavirus fears. The scammers attempt to lure targets through voicemails, text messages and phishing emails.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2020 at 4:32 PM CST
Counties across Kansas are warning people of a tax scam making the rounds.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2020 at 10:44 PM CST
With tax season in full swing, scammers work to take advantage of unsuspecting Kansans by making threatening phone calls, demanding payment for unpaid taxes.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2020 at 7:07 PM CST
A former Wichita woman falls victim to student-loan identity theft, losing half of her income-tax refund to collect on student loan debt from a school in New Hampshire she never attended.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2020 at 9:07 PM CST
|By Hailey Tucker
The Backstreet Boys are coming to Wichita in August. Tickets went on sale Friday, Feb. 14.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2020 at 10:48 PM CST
Each day, Amazon receives millions of orders. They receive so many, in fact, that when you click the "place order" button, the most you're going to get from the company is an email confirming your order.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2020 at 11:44 PM CST
In efforts to steal your information, scammers are trying to be tricky by posing as representatives of large companies pretending to be concerned for your accounts.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2020 at 11:34 AM CST
Don't be surprised if the latest scam hits you in your text messages.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2020 at 6:08 AM CST
A fake Facebook page, "Wichita Public Schools1" posted that schools would be closed on Friday due to weather. Don't fall for it!
Updated: Jan. 16, 2020 at 11:03 PM CST
With this week's FactFinder Minute, we follow up on a widespread data breach and help to make sure you don't fall for a scam if you're planning to buy tickets to Sunday's AFC Championship game in Kansas City.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2019 at 11:32 PM CST
Widespread rental scams are targeting online rental shoppers and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants to make sure you know what to look out for so you don't fall for it.
Updated: Dec. 10, 2019 at 7:02 PM CST
It's a scam that isn't new, but it's more widespread than many may realize. It involves rental properties and false ads placed to steal your money and personal information.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2019 at 9:26 PM CST
Scams criminals use to steal money are ever evolving and fear is a common tactic they use. With this tactic, seniors are often targeted.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2019 at 7:10 PM CST
It's not a new scam, but it's possibly one you've never heard of before. FactFinder 12 spoke with one quick-thinking woman who avoided falling for it and now, she wants to make sure others do the same.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2019 at 4:05 PM CDT
We often tell you about spoofed phone calls, but this one is a first.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2019 at 11:55 AM CDT
Police say scammers are calling claiming to be with the Winfield High School/Middle School Athletics department to solicit an ad spot to businesses.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2019 at 8:28 PM CDT
Next year's census survey will ask for information related to your household, including some demographic information like age and race, as well as a question about your income and how many people live in your household. The census survey will not ask you to hand over sensitive information like your social security number.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2019 at 3:31 PM CDT
Scammers look to take advantage of people using a popular app to transfer money.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2019 at 11:11 AM CDT
The Wichita Police Foundation is warning residents about a phone scam soliciting donations.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2019 at 4:08 PM CDT
The United Way warns Kansans to be on guard after a pair of reports in the eastern U.S. about scammers claiming to represent the organization to get personal information.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2019 at 5:15 PM CDT
It's a scam we've seen several times before, this time targeting people in Ellis County.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2019 at 8:42 PM CDT
The Cheyenne County Sheriff's Office says it's investigating the report of a man posing as a deputy to extort cash from a driver.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2019 at 7:12 PM CDT
The article, shared by many on social media Tuesday night, talked about Wichita police thwarting a mass shooting attempt at Towne West mall.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2019 at 5:32 PM CDT
The Cowley County Sheriff's Office warns about a scammer claiming to be from the department.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2019 at 9:35 PM CDT
The Kansas Peace Officers Association (KPOA) warns Kansans about a scam involving a call to solicit donations for the KPOA and the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP).
Updated: Jul. 31, 2019 at 3:53 PM CDT
Two Kansas energy companies want to warn customers about potential scammers.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2019 at 4:31 PM CDT
The Newton Police Department warns of a door-to-door fundraising effort that might be a scam.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2019 at 9:43 PM CDT
The Wichita Police Department says two men pretending to be contractors for a tree-trimming service used the ploy to burglarize a woman's home in the city's north Riverside neighborhood.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2019 at 6:18 PM CDT
Currently, the BBB says, there is an uptick in student loan scams.
Updated: Jul. 3, 2019 at 10:11 PM CDT
"One of the newest iPhone phishing scams seems so real, it can trick savvy consumers into paying fake tech support fees without ever knowing they were fooled," the BBB warns.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2019 at 3:13 PM CDT
In this week's FactFinder Minute, FactFinder 12 warns you about scams that aren't new, although the latest reports impacting Kansans are recent.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2019 at 5:55 PM CDT
A threat for another round of storms Tuesday night creates the possibility for more cleanup and with that, an opportunity for scammers.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2019 at 5:46 PM CDT
Lawmakers and experts are warning that videos altered with artificial intelligence software pose a threat to national security and the 2020 U.S. election.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2019 at 4:09 PM CDT
Social security phone calls in Ford County have been identified as scam, according to Sheriff Carr.
Updated: May. 29, 2019 at 11:22 AM CDT
Not again! The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office has been notified of a phone scam involving someone identifying himself as an employee of the Sheriff's Office.
Updated: May. 21, 2019 at 8:29 PM CDT
For this week's FactFinder Minute (May 16, 2019) FactFinder 12 warns of popular scams in which you could be a target.
Updated: May. 2, 2019 at 5:44 PM CDT
The Finney County Health Department is warning the public about the latest scam going around, but it doesn't involve money.