#Hawaii scam
COVID Scammers Demand Money in Exchange for Vaccine
Hawai‘i residents should always safeguard their personal information, healthcare related numbers, financial information and related identifiers.
Hawai‘i Gas Warns of COVID-19 Utility Scams
The company has received reports of scam phone calls requesting payments on gas bills and threatening to shut off gas service.
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.
IRS Warns Taxpayers, Preparers About Impersonation Scam
The IRS and its Security Summit partners warn taxpayers and tax professionals about a new IRS impersonation scam campaign spreading nationally via email.
BBB Warns Online Shoppers About Paw Prime, Affinity Pets
Since January 2017, consumers shopping through Paw Prime have reported an estimated $3,000 in losses.
Electric Companies Warn of Phone Scams
On Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, the companies received dozens of fraud reports from customers on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island.
BBB: Beware of Fake Timeshare Resale & Escrow Companies
Consumers across the nation have lost over $90,000 from companies posing as legitimate timeshare resale and escrow companies.
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.
Hawai‘i County Fire Department Warns of Telephone Scam
A recent telephone scam involves solicitations for donations for the Hawai‘i County Fire Department.
Beware of Scam Artist Posing as BBB Employee
The woman who received these calls reported that the calls came from a local number, (808) 971-4179. Upon answering the call, the woman heard a pre-recorded message which stated the call was from the BBB and prompted her to press a number.
IRS: Beware of Charity Scams Relating to Hurricane Harvey
The Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about possible fake charity scams emerging due to Hurricane Harvey.
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.
Phishing Scam Warning: Google Docs
Reports of a new Google Docs phishing scam have been circulating online, accorded to a Hawai‘i Better Business Bureau press release issued today.
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.
