#hawaii fraud

SEMINAR: Protect Yourself From Financial Scams

Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union will present a free seminar to help the community learn about the various financial schemes.

Hawai‘i County Warns of Telephone Scam

A telephone scam involving callers soliciting donations pretending to represent the Fire Fighters Support Alliance is being conducted.

Fraud Scheme Imitates State Procurement Process

Individuals impersonating state officials are attempting to make large purchases via email accompanied by fraudulent purchase orders.

IRS Warns of Heightened Fraud Activity

The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry are warning tax professionals about early signs that cybercriminals already are at work.

Police Warn Public of IRS Impersonator Phone Scams

Residents have reported receiving calls from an automated message, which threatens arrest by local authorities due to a tax filing discrepancy.

BBB Issues Alert About HELCO Impersonator Scam

HELCO customers have reported receiving calls threatening immediate disconnection unless they pay their bill via a money transfer or cash express payment.

HPD Warning: Phone Scammers Pose as DWS Bill Collectors

Hawaiʻi Island police  warn the public about a telephone scam being conducted by persons claiming to be from the Department of Water Supply.

Phishing Scam Uses 808 Hilo Number

Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau has received at least eight reports this week about a phishing scam coming from an 808 Hilo number.

IRS Issues Scam Warning

Fraudsters call to demand an immediate tax payment through a prepaid debit card.

BBB Warning: Beware of Fake IRS Scams

Even as the tax season slowly comes to a close, tax day only a week away, Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau warns everyone to watch out for fake IRS calls.

HPD WARNING: Telephone & Tax Scams

The HPD is again warning the public about a telephone utility scam involving individuals posing as employees of local utility companies and tax officials.

HPD Warns Public About Phone Scams

Hawaiʻi Island police are warning the public of two phone scams currently being reported.

AARP: Beware of Investment Fraud Schemes

With Americans losing tens of billions of dollars annually to investment fraud schemes, what mindsets and behaviors are common among those who fall victim?

Hawai‘i BBB Reports Labor Law Poster Scam

Hawai‘i’s Better Business Bureau warns the public about a labor law poster scam.

‘Can You Hear Me?’ Scam Returns with Twist

During the last few days of January, more than half of the reports to BBB Scam Tracker have been about this particular scam.

HPD WARNING: Publishers’ Clearing House Scams

The HPD warns the public about scams involving calls to residents with a claim that they have won a large sum of money, usually more than a million dollars.