Insights into recent scam attempts and prevention
The curated articles highlight various forms of scams and warn individuals to stay alert.
They emphasize the common tactics used by scammers to impersonate officials or legitimate entities.
NO. 1: IF YOU GET A CALL FROM SOMEONE WHO CLAIMS TO BE A WICHITA OFFICER AND ASKS THIS, HANG UP
Here’s how to avoid being scammed. | Published September 19, 2024 | Read Full Story by Eduardo Castillo
NO. 2: EVEN PROSECUTORS GET SCAM EMAILS TRYING TO STEAL THEIR BANK INFO. WATCH OUT FOR THESE
The Sedgwick County district attorney has a new warning about scam emails after he received one. | Published December 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Amy Renee Leiker
NO. 3: ‘SEVERAL HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS’ GONE IN BAD BANK TRANSFER, KANSAS DA SAYS OF SCAM
Someone tricked parties involved in a property sale with fake email addresses that were so close to the real ones no one noticed until it was too late. | Published January 24, 2025 | Read Full Story by Amy Renee Leiker
NO. 4: GETTING TEXTS THAT YOU OWE KANSAS FOR TRAFFIC TOLLS? IGNORE THEM, TURNPIKE OFFICIALS SAY
The texts are a “smishing” con, designed to download malware, or trick people into sharing personal information or sending money to cybercriminals. | Published February 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Eric Adler
NO. 5: ‘DECEPTIVE’ POSTCARD ARRIVING IN LOCAL MAILBOXES. DON’T FALL FOR IT, DA’S OFFICE SAYS
People experiencing cognitive decline are especially vulnerable because the mailers “intentionally prey on their anxieties, vulnerabilities and ability to recall events,” the DA’s Office says. | Published April 22, 2025 | Read Full Story by Amy Renee Leiker
NO. 6: IS THE SEDGWICK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CALLING YOU FOR MONEY? NOT A CHANCE, THEY SAY
The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of scammers calling them, posing as its employees. | Published September 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Julie Mah
NO. 7: SCAMMERS TOOK $255K IN GOLD FROM SEDGWICK COUNTY WOMAN. TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN STING
Two men who traveled from out-of-state to Sedgwick County multiple times are accused of scamming an 84-year-old woman out of $255,000. | Published September 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Michael Stavola
The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.