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Kansas Residents Warned of Rising Scam Threats in 2025: Calls, Emails, and Texts Targeting Public

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Kansas Residents Warned of Rising Scam Threats in 2025

As scams become more sophisticated in 2025, law enforcement and government agencies across Kansas are alerting residents about new fraudulent tactics. These include phone scams, email phishing, and smishing attempts that impersonate public officials and agencies to steal money or personal information. #1: Scam Calls Claiming to Be Law Enforcement Multiple Kansas sheriff’s offices have … Read more

Kansas Banker Falls Victim to $225M Global Crypto Scam After Embezzling $47M

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Kansas Banker Falls Victim to $225M Global Crypto Scam After Embezzling $47M

Shan Hanes, the former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank, who was arrested in 2024 for embezzling millions, has now been revealed as the largest victim in a vast international crypto scam network, according to a recent Department of Justice (DOJ) complaint. DOJ Exposes Massive Crypto Laundering Ring A new complaint filed by the DOJ targets … Read more

MoDOT Issues Alert on Widespread Text Message Scam Across Missouri

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MoDOT Issues Alert on Widespread Text Message Scam Across Missouri

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is warning the public about a statewide text message scam in which fraudulent messages falsely claim to be from the agency. These deceptive texts allege that recipients owe money for outstanding traffic tickets or toll fees, threatening severe penalties if payment is not made. Scammers Imitating MoDOT to Spread … Read more