What to do (and avoid) after you’ve been scammed

How to talk to older people in your life about scams

Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.

Brunswick woman target of ‘phantom hacker’ scam

The FBI reported a nationwide spike in the scam and said some victims have lost their life savings.

CMP warns customers to be careful after wave of scam calls

Scam callers have been trying to dupe electricity customers in Maine and elsewhere by threatening to turn off their service.

FBI warns of spike in rental and real estate scams

The FBI Boston office issued a warning Tuesday about a jump in scams connected to the rental and real estate markets.

Maine secretary of state warns of text-based phishing scam

Shenna Bellows is warning residents to be suspicious of text messages they receive from an entity claiming to be the 'Secretary of State Drivers License Facility.'

FBI warns of telephone scammers, posing as federal agents, who bilked 44 Mainers

The agency's Boston Division says it's seeing an increase in reports about scammers targeting residents of Maine and other New England states through unsolicited, often spoofed, phone calls.

Maine labor department warns of social media scams

Scammers are posing as Maine Department of Labor officials to steal people's personal information.

Beware of Dog (scams), especially during the pandemic and holiday season

The Better Business Bureau advises “extreme caution” to anyone shopping for a pet online. Nearly 4,0000 people filed complaints of scams between January and November, and that number is expected to go up during the holiday season.

Cumberland County sheriff warns of phone scam targeting grandparents

Scammers are impersonating grandchildren to ask local residents to send money, the sheriff's office said.