Articles Tagged: Fraud

Also, State Auditor warns Iowans to be alert of scams in wake of flooding

Sand says government bodies in small communities should police each other in order to prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars.

She has been charged with stealing nearly $30,000 from a youth softball association while she worked as the association’s treasurer.

In Iowa, there were nearly 13,000 fraud reports in 2023 that resulted in financial losses of $42.6 million.

A Coggon man said he deposited cash into a bitcoin machine and gave the bitcoin to a person who threatened him. Now, he wants his cash back after finding out it was a scam.

Also, state auditor warns of increased check fraud

The Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Police Departments both posted on social media this week warning the public about common phone scams that have been popping up recently.

She forged checks and stole stock annuities from two elderly relatives, and now must pay over $400,000 in restitution.

A former manager of a mobile home park in Mount Vernon is facing charges of theft and fraud after police say he lied to his employer about derecho damages.

Romance scams are different from other scams. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, BBB encourages those looking for love to be cautious. Here’s how to spot them.

Scam calls asking for payment of non-existent court fees have been growing more common, and scammers are finding more ways to appear legitimate, including using the names of actual law enforcement officers and telling victims they missed jury duty, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

AARP Iowa and state officials are going on a statewide “fraud watch” tour to educate older Iowans on how to spot and prevent scams that target older Iowans.

AARP Iowa and state officials are going on a statewide “fraud watch” tour to educate older Iowans on how to spot and prevent scams that target older Iowans.

As president of a national attorneys general group, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller wants "a better and quicker early warning system for consumers on the basic fundamental frauds,” such as Social Security and IRS fraud and utility shutoffs.

While 2021 is quickly winding down, scams targeting the public continue. Businesses and consumers need to be vigilant about watching for fraudulent schemes likely to catch them off guard.