Romance Scams: A Growing Threat in Chesterfield
The Chesterfield Police Department investigated 45 reports of scams and frauds in 2020, resulting in over $1.5 million in losses. One prevalent scam discussed in the slides is Romance Scams, where suspects build fraudulent online relationships to exploit victims emotionally and financially. The susp
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Beware of the Lottery Scam: Protect Yourself from Fraud
The Chesterfield Police Department investigated numerous scams in 2020, including the lottery scam which targets victims by falsely claiming they have won a large sum of money. The scammers manipulate victims into paying processing fees and taxes, ultimately leading to financial loss. It is crucial
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Beware of the Puppy Scam: Protect Yourself from Online Fraud
Scams involving online puppy sales have led to significant financial losses for victims in Chesterfield. Fraudulent breeders advertise puppies on fake websites, offering enticing deals that turn out to be scams. Victims are asked to make online payments for the puppy and additional fees for shipping
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