November 18th is Utility Scam Awareness Day. Please find below and attached BGE and the Maryland Public Service Commission’s joint warning to recognize imposters using energy related scams to steal personal information and take advantage of customers. BGE and the Maryland Public Service Commission Join Together to Warn Customers of Scams during the Holiday Season […]
CCSO on Scam Calls Regarding Federal Reserve
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of recent “spoofing” or scam calls involving the Federal Reserve Bank wanting to collect money and attempting to obtain personal information from citizens. There are reports the scammer has a foreign accent, identifies himself as Deputy Jacob Alfonso and states the Sheriff’s Office would arrest them […]
Facebook Frauds Under Investigation by CCSO
Calvert County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating reported fraudulent Facebook advertisements where victims are scammed out of online purchases. Between May 26, 2020 and May 28, 2020, deputies have responded to three separate reports of fraud/false advertisement of a boat, an SUV and an ATV ranging from $1600 to $2800. In each case, investigation revealed […]
Avoid the ‘Secret Sister Gift Exchange’ Scam on Facebook
There’s a scam on Facebook that encourages people to be part of an online gift exchange. The “Secret Sister Gift Exchange” claims that if you buy a gift for $10 or more, your name will be added to a list with several others, and then in return, you’ll get 36 gifts in the mail. Not […]
MSP Barrack “U” Prince Frederick Scam Alert
The following is shared from the Kent County Utah Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Just because it is happening in Utah does not mean Maryland Venmo accounts won’t be next. Beware of scams! For more information read below. If you use the app VENMO, be aware there is a scam going around. You will receive a […]
SMCSO Warns of eBay Scammers
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office wants to alert citizens to various eBay scams that have affected several residents recently. The most recent scam reported to the Sheriff’s Office is the buyer offers to overpay for an item for sale, and the scammer will then send a fraudulent cashier’s check or personal check. Typically, by […]
CCSO Advising Scam Targeting Sex Offenders
The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to alert the community regarding the latest phone Scam targeting registered sex offenders. The Scam begins with a telephone call to citizens who are Registered Sex Offenders. The caller identifies himself as a law enforcement Officer. The fictitious Officer informs the victim that they are in violation of […]
Be Aware of Credit Card Scam at Hotels
You arrive at your hotel and check in at the front desk. Typically when checking in, you give the front desk your credit card (for any charges to your room). You go to your room and settle in. All is good. The hotel receives a call and the caller asks for (as an example) room […]
Dissolution of Deceptive Veterans Charity VietNow
Maryland Secretary of State John Wobensmith Announces Dissolution of Deceptive Veterans Charity Maryland Joins 24 States in Settlement Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith and Attorney General Brian Frosh today announced that Maryland and 24 other states have approved a settlement with VietNow National Headquarters, Inc., an Illinois nonprofit corporation, resulting in the organization’s dissolution. […]
Donors Warned of Charity Scams in Natural Disasters
As the public demand for donations increase for Hurricane Harvey survivors, many Marylanders may feel compelled to donate. For those that do choose to make a donation to support those in the impacted areas, Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith advise consumers to be vigilant, and donate wisely. […]