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Sexting Extortion Scam Can Be Costly, Fla. Sheriff’s Office Warns
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Scammers in South Florida have begun targeting online daters with a sexting extortion scam. The scammers pose as users of dating website mbuzzy.com, engaging...
Don't Fall for ‘eJuror’ Jury Duty Email Scam
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A new jury-duty email scam is being reported by federal court districts nationwide. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts issued a warning last week...
Don’t Click on That Picture! It May Contain Malware
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Most Internet users are well aware that suspicious links and fishy-sounding emails may actually be attempts to gain access to your personal information or...
Online Shoppers: Beware 'Order Confirmation' Email Scams
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Online shoppers are being warned about a new scam involving fake order confirmation emails. The emails in question ask consumers to confirm the purchase of...
Sawed-off Shotguns Legal in Indiana Starting July 1
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Earlier this year, Indiana repealed a statewide ban on shotguns with less than an 18 inch barrel, also known as a sawed-off shotgun. For all the gun...
What to Do if You Find a Bug in Your Food?
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Beware of beetles! Most people don't order salads with a side of beetles, but some are getting them regardless. Consumerist recently reported that several...