Scam

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Scam calls are once again making the rounds in Williams County, and local authorities are urging residents to stay alert. While these types of scams aren’t new to North Dakota, they continue to deceive people in our area—some for the first time, others more than once. T ...

Beware of online scams: North Dakotans do not only have to be away from scammers, but their companies are sending out fake scam emails.

As I write this now, I already know what you're thinking. Another fraud? Yes. And because it concerns North Dakota's toll highways, this one is as strange as they come. The best part, though? There are no toll roads in our state. Not one. Con ...

North Dakota residents warned of Valentine's Day scams targeting unsuspecting victims.

Picture this: you’re at work, knee-deep in a project when your phone starts ringing. You dive through the chaos on your desk—pens flying, papers scattering—only to find a number you don’t recognize. Do you answer? Against your better judgment, you do. And just like that, yo...

Stay alert! Williston Police warn of a scam involving fake jury duty warrants demanding $7,000. Protect yourself by reporting suspicious calls to authorities.

Williams County residents beware! Scammers are on the rise, posing as legitimate entities. Stay vigilant against unsolicited calls.

The Bank of North Dakota (BND) has issued a warning to its customers regarding a recent phishing scam targeting account holders. Over the weekend, The Flag reported that several customers received fraudulent emails claiming a hold had been placed on their accounts...

It's become a frequent occurrence: warnings of new scams circulating, often with our elderly population as the primary target. The prevalence of these schemes is staggering, as seen in the daily barrage of phishing attempts bombarding seniors through texts and emails...