The world of scams

This scam occurs when a criminal uses fake information, creates an online profile on a dating or social media website.  The use the romantic approach hopeing to get their victim emotionally attached.  The end goal is to manipulate the person into giving them money or property by stating the obvious:  

"If you love me, you will help"

When your computer seems to be moving slowly, or not working properly and suddenly a representative calls stating they are a "Technology Support" person and can help...YOU should HANG UP!  

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If you ever click a link and your computer brings up a screen that says there is a problem and a number to call...YOU should NOT DO IT!

An emotional event occurs when a grandchild calls asking for help and MONEY!

Resist the urge and don't give up anything until you have verified the story and person speaking to you.  

This is a common phone call scam approach.  The criminal pretends to be a loved one in trouble and needs money immediately.  

Utility scams attack your emotion causing you to believe you somehow missed a payment to a utility company and are facing a shut-off or fines if you don't pay the scammer over the phone asap!  

Both Nebraska and Iowa Utility companies have issued warnings in the last year.  

People posing as professionals and businesses attempt to put you through a fake hiring process to believe you've been hired. There are several negative outcomes, all will have you parting with your money and bank account information. 

General scams against people by criminals posing as all types of real-life professionals that need you to take action and give up your money!

Types of impersonators: Government, IRS, Medicare, Rental Housing, Social Security, Utility, Tech Support, Prize & Sweepstakes to name a few.