South Shore resident loses $21K in computer scam, police say

The scammer told the victim her bank account had been hacked by a "Russian gaming or pornography group," according to police.

Beware! That Microsoft email is genuine, but it’s also a scam

Scammers are sending phishing emails from a genuine Microsoft address. Here's why this scam is so effective and how you ...

There’s a rash of scam spam coming from a real Microsoft address

There are reports that a legitimate Microsoft email address—which Microsoft explicitly says customers should add to their ...
Newport Dispatch

Woman loses $21,000 in computer scam in Hingham

An 89-year-old woman lost $21,000 after falling victim to a computer scam. The woman called police on Feb. 3, 2026 to report she had been scammed earlier in the day. The woman told officers that while ...

Maumee son stops hacker from stealing $7,000 in Microsoft scam

A Maumee man’s quick thinking prevented his father from losing $7,000 to scammers who had gained control of the elderly man’s ...
ABC 7 Chicago

BBB: How to avoid 'Expiring License' scam for Microsoft users

The Better Business Bureau issued a consumer alert for Microsoft computer users. The scam comes after Microsoft announced it is no longer providing technical assistance, software updates, or bug fixes ...
WTVD

After Raleigh woman scammed, ABC11 Troubleshooter surprises her with 'miracle' $1,000 check

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- New details in an ABC11 Troubleshooter report involving a Raleigh woman who lost thousands of dollars in an imposter scam. The story took an unexpected twist after Deborah ...