DURHAM, NC – A highly convincing scam is circulating in Durham County, and it nearly cost one resident $30,000. Authorities say the scheme uses fear, urgency, and official-looking documents to trick victims—prompting a renewed warning from local law enforcement to stay alert and verify before taking action.
A Growing National Crisis
Scams are not slowing down. According to the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), Americans lose an estimated $119 billion annually to online scams, with nearly $3 billion tied to government impersonation tactics…