Connect with us

Oregon

The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is warning consumers to be wary of an unexpected text or direct message from a stranger

Published

2 years ago

on

Medford, OR – According to the statement, these scams often involve fraudsters contacting targets seemingly at random, using social media or common communication apps.

The scammer gains the victim’s trust, often by starting a romantic relationship or a simple friendship.

The scammer then starts to convince the victim to invest in phony investments, including fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes, before falsely claiming the initial investment grew significantly.

The scammer then asks for more and more money, and demand multiple types of fees if a victim requests to withdraw the funds.

Even when the victim pays the withdrawal fees, the fraudster does not refund the victim’s money, but rather disappears with the funds without any further communication.

More information here.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

Related Topics:

You may also like…

Crime & Safety9 hours ago

Man who didn’t seek medicaI help after realizing his child was going Iimp and had no puIse, only to end up leaving the home to an unknown location and returning days later to find him in an advanced state of dcomposition, was sentenced

Arizona – An Arizona man was sentenced last week after pIeading guilty to two counts of chiId abuse in connection...
Crime & Safety9 hours ago

Woman dies after her husband’s dad, who had been planning the assauIt for a week, followed her and fataIIy shot her because he was angry with her over separation paperwork she had fiIed against his son, police

Illinois – An Illinois man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the fataI shooting of his family member’s spouse,...
Eugene3 days ago

EPD to host National Night Out event at PK Park on August 3

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department will host its annual National Night Out celebration on Saturday, August 3, at...
Eugene3 days ago

Eugene invites community to participate in 2025 survey to guide future planning

Eugene, OR – The City of Eugene is inviting residents to participate in its 2025 Community Survey, now available online...
Eugene3 days ago

EPD arrests 18-year-old in 2024 Broadway shooting after joint investigation with Springfield Police

Eugene, OR – Eugene Police have arrested 18-year-old Damyen Lee Marshall Peterson in connection with a shooting that occurred in...
Crime & Safety4 days ago

Man claims the person he shared an apartment with repeatedly punched him in the head and ‘just wouldn’t listen’ when he warned him not to come any closer while holding a bIade, after inflicting fataI injuries: police

Indiana – An Indiana man, 25-year-old DrayIon, was arrested and charged with one count of murder following a fatal stabing...
Eugene5 days ago

South Eugene apartment fire quickly contained with dog rescued and no injuries reported

Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire responded to an apartment fire in South Eugene late Friday morning, quickly containing the...
Crime & Safety5 days ago

49-year-old home invasion suspect arrested with license plate reader assistance

Eugene, OR – On July 23 at approximately 6:57 p.m., the Eugene Police Department (EPD) successfully apprehended 49-year-old Kristi Lee...
Eugene5 days ago

Early morning fire destroys East Eugene home near Hendricks Park, no injuries reported

Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded to a fully involved house fire early Friday morning in the 2800...
Crime & Safety5 days ago

Two arrested in armed robbery at Willamette Street apartment complex

Eugene, OR – Two individuals were taken into custody early Wednesday morning following an armed robbery at an apartment complex...
Eugene5 days ago

Eugene Police celebrates the largest cadet group in more than 15 years, highlighting growth, mentorship, and future leadership

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department is celebrating a major milestone as its Cadet Program reaches its largest group...

Trending