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Dubuque Police Warn of Scams
DUBUQUE - If you receive an e-mail from the FBI, police say it's probably a scam.
Dubuque police report the e-mail scam is showing up in eastern Iowa, trying to get your personal information. Police say that if you receive an e-mail from Robert Mueller, the FBI Director or any another FBI official, it is a scam and you should report it to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov). Police say this scam is similar to those that tell you that you’ve won the lottery or an inheritance. The scammer hopes the recipient will think it is legitimate, and subsequently provide personal information or money for “fees” necessary to process the non-existent lottery prize or inheritance. Be advised that the FBI does not send e-mails to people; they always talk to people on the phone or in-person. They will not ask personal information type questions (if they really are the FBI, they will already know the information). These scam e-mails have an official looking appearance due to scammers utilizing pictures of the FBI Director, seal, letterhead and banners. These e-mails also appear to come from domestic and overseas FBI offices. To get more information on this or future cyber scams go to the official FBI website (www.fbi.gov) and visit the page “New E-scams & Warnings”. Police say another scam involves a phone call claiming the recipient is the winner of a shopping spree at a major retailer. The amount is usually around the $200-$500 range, but the recipient has to pay a “handling fee” or similar fee – usually a very small amount (often less than $5). The “catch” is that the recipient must provide a credit card number or account number so the fee can be withdrawn. The scammer gets the card or account number and then withdrawals much more than the $5 fee. More Good Stuff |
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