Iowans are being warned about a rising number of fake employment scams. Khesha Duncan, spokeswoman for the Better Business Bureau, says con artists are especially targeting college students and young adults who are looking for work. “If you take a job, the next...
Iowans who’ve fallen victim to a scam in the past need to keep their guard up and be very watchful for a repeat. Lisa Schiller, with Better Business Bureau, says scammers will share lists of their victims in order to see if someone who’s been duped before...
Next Monday will be the first day of class for many Iowa schools, which means more time online for kids, creating more opportunities for scammers. Khesha Duncan, spokeswoman for the Better Business Bureau, says Iowa families need to be prepared. “Talking about privacy...
The Iowa Insurance Division, Attorney General’s office and AARP Iowa are once against holding a “Stop the Scammers” tour across the state. Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen says scammers haven’t let up in trying to take your money....
Automatic teller machines that are only for cryptocurrency transactions, also known as crypto or bitcoin ATMs, are popping up all over Iowa, and if you’re not careful using them, it could be a very expensive lesson. James Johnson, superintendent of banking with...
