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STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: Those who scam elderly are targeted
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Scammers who convince older Minnesotans to send money to people they think they are helping are targeted by a new bill. These scams continue to be a growing problem ...
Posted on 3/5/13 at 7:14 PM
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND AG warns about Minot flood scams
BISMARCK Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is warning flood victims to be wary of a text message scam. Officials at the Minotdisaster recovery center say numerous individuals have reported receiving ...
Posted on 7/6/11 at 9:11 AM
Jury finds defendants guilty in Bakken oil scam 
The four remaining defendants in a Bakken oil leasing scam that duped unwitting investors across the country out of hundreds of thousands of dollars were found guilty on most charges on Wednesday by a Montana jury.
By Matthew Brown , May 01, 2013
Fargo police warning about sweepstakes scam
Fargo police are warning residents about a telephone scam with callers portraying themselves as representing "Publisher's Clearing House" and telling people they've won an $800,000 prize.
By Associated Press , April 19, 2013
Minnesota tax department warns of refund scam
State officials are warning of a scam by a group posing as the Minnesota Department of Revenue that uses claims of tax refunds as bait to obtain personal data.
By Associated Press , February 26, 2013
Devils Lake man loses $50,000 in sweepstakes scam
Police say an elderly Devils Lake man lost approximately $50,000 in a sweepstakes scam. The man, who is in his 80s, made several payments over the past few months to the phony company after being notified that he had won a “U.S. Sweepstakes” prize of $48.5 million.
By Kevin Bonham , February 08, 2013
Grand Forks Police Department warns of phone scam
Grand Forks police are warning area residents not to give out banking information over the phone after receiving about 20 phone scam complaints Thursday.
By Herald Staff Report , December 27, 2012
Police: ND bus service scammed
Bismarck Police say the community's bus service was scammed out of $925 by someone pretending to be a Western Union employee on the telephone.
By Associated Press , November 21, 2012
North Dakotans warned about cell phone scam
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says North Dakota cell phone users should be aware of a new scam.
October 28, 2012
Grand Forks senior center warns of scam
The Grand Forks Senior Center is alerting area seniors about a possible scam.
A man has been calling seniors identifying himself as with the Senior Center, asking the people if he can come to their home to offer assistance.
By Herald Staff Report , September 27, 2012
Grand Forks police warn of suspicious credit card calls
Grand Forks police are warning residents after receiving three reports Wednesday from people who received phone calls from suspicious callers trying to get their credit card information.
By Herald Staff Report , August 08, 2012
Buzz on Biz: Asphalt scam hits N.D., Minn.
The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota warns consumers that asphalt scam artists are trying to rustle up jobs. Dickey's Barbecue Pit is opening in Grand Forks June 21. Northstar Agri Industries' plant in Kittson County says it's reached capacity.
June 15, 2012
Scam involves bogus ND government checks
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says a new scam involves phony checks supposedly from the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency.
By Associated Press , April 27, 2012
Blue Cross Blue Shield suspends disputed survey
Officials said a Blue Cross Blue Shield survey labeled a scam earlier this month by the North Dakota attorney general’s office was legitimate.
By Associated Press , February 20, 2012
North Dakotans warned of payday loan collection scam
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem warns North Dakota residents to be on the alert for con men posing as collectors of payday loan debts.
By Teri Finneman , September 09, 2010
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