scam alert

State police are warning about “pig butchering” investment and romance scams. They said scammers build the victims’ trust over several weeks or months, then claim to have insider knowledge of a lucrative investment opportunity, which turns out to be a scam. Citing the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center, state police said cryptocurrency investment fraud grew more than 53% in 2023…

The state is warning about what they said is a new scam targeting college athletes in Connecticut and their families. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection said scammers are targeting individuals and their families whose information is publicly available, requesting payment and creating a sense of urgency. They said Connecticut State…

QR codes are everywhere, offering quick access to information and services. However, with convenience comes risks, especially as scammers use these codes to orchestrate scams and steal personal information.