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AARP to hold webinar, workshops on Big Island as FBI reports rise in internet crime
A free webinar will be held on April 5, followed by in-person workshops at Big Island resorts on April 23 and April 24.
Puna woman charged with theft of wallet, credit cards in two separate Hilo incidents
The first incident occurred at the Downtown Hilo KTA. The second incident occurred at the 7-Eleven located off of Kaumana Drive in Hilo.
Big Island woman accused of racking up $4,000 in charges on an elderly man’s credit cards
Kelli-Rae Souza is scheduled to make her initial appearance in Hamakua District Court on Jan. 23.
Hawaiian Electric customers urged to be on alert for scams during busy holiday season
Utility scams tend to increase over the busy holidays and in the aftermath of disasters.
Attorney General Lopez cautions those seeking to donate to victims of Lāhainā wildfire
Attorney General Anne Lopez urges the public to be cautious when donating to Lāhainā wildfire victims.
The State advises public to be watchful of fake charities, government impersonators following destructive wildfires on Maui
The Department of Justice offers a detailed list of what types of fraud to be on lookout for.
Pilot Whistleblower Hotlines up and Running to Report Suspected Fraud
Two hotlines that are part of a pilot program and a proposed amendment to the Hawai‘i County Charter that will appear on this year’s general election ballot are aimed at holding government accountable.
DLIR Offers Tips to Fight Fraud
The Department of Labor & Industrial Relations (DLIR) is working with other states and the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) to fight fraud and stop scammers.
HPD Seeks Public’s Identifying Suspects in Fraud Case
Hawai‘i Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying two males who were recently caught on video surveillance making fraudulent charges on credit cards at a Hilo business.
HPD Seeks Unidentified Fraud Suspect
The male suspect, whose image was captured on video surveillance, is described as having a medium build and tan complexion.
Louisiana Man Sentenced to 20 Years Prison for Defrauding Hawai‘i Residents
A 49-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of fraud in connection with a fraudulent mortgage relief scheme that targeted Hawai‘i’s Filipino immigrant community.
Surveillance Footage Captures Persons of Interest in Fraud Case
Police seek the public’s help in identifying two persons of interest in a fraud investigation.
Two Women Wanted for Fraud, Identity Theft
The investigation stems from the theft of a purse that had some personal checks belonging to the victim.
HPD Charges Woman with Theft, Fraud
The Hawaiʻi Police Department has arrested and charged a 23-year-old female with an array of fraudulent financial crimes stemming from a burglary.
Hawai’i Ranks Among Least Vulnerable to Identity Theft, Fraud
The study ranks Hawai’i among the states in the nation least vulnerable to identity theft and fraud.
