#Scams
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.
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.
State Reports Uptick in Phishing Schemes Related to Unemployment Claims
The state is warning residents about an increase in fraudulent schemes targeting those filing for unemployment benefits.
Election Scams Present in Several Ways
In all of these cases, sharing your personally identifiable information (PII) and/or credit card number can open you up to the risk of fraudulent charges and even future identity theft.
Scam Calls Disguised as Police Phone Numbers
‘Spoofing’ occurs when people make it appear as if their phone calls are coming from a different number.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The damage related to cybercrime is projected to hit $6 trillion annually by 2021.
HPD Warns of Cyber Scam Uptick During COVID
The Hawaiʻi Police Department (HPD) said it has recently seen an increase in the reporting of financial crimes by individuals and businesses.
HPD Warns of Uptick in Phone Phishing Scams
Phone phishing scams are on the rise, according to the Hawai‘i Police Department.
New COVID-19 Contact Tracer Scam Identified
Red flags that the caller might be an impersonator include asking for your Social Security Number, bank information, or a form of payment.
HPD Warns About Internet Scams Involving Political Candidate Websites
Hawaiʻi Police Department is warning the public about possible internet scams involving political candidate websites.
Public Warned of Sheriff Impersonator Scam
The FBI recently put out a warning to the public about an increase in similar online extortion scams during the current stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Scams Expected to Surge With Stimulus Check Distribution
Reports are also swirling about bogus checks. If you receive a “check” in the mail now, it’s a fraud. It will take the Treasury Department a few weeks to distribute the payments.
Scams Increase Around COVID-19 Pandemic, Hawaiian Electric Says
Earlier in the day, an Oʻahu customer lost more than $300 after a scammer called and threatened to cut off electric service to the customer’s home.
HPD Warns Public of Circulating Phone Scams
The Hawaiʻi Police Department is warning the public about reported telephone scam circulating on the Big Island.
Utility Scam Spike Expected Over Holidays
Scammers are targeting customers who rely on vital services such as electricity, water, gas and telecommunications.
BBB Warns of Hurricane Dorian Scams
Better Business Bureau (BBB) Hawai‘i is warning of scammers who may try to capitalize on the destruction left by Hurricane Dorian.
Avoid Smart Device Voice-Activated Scam
Don’t ask your smart device to look up a phone number because it may accidentally point you to a scam.
