Sedona AZ (May 2, 2015) — Aggressive and threatening phone calls by criminals impersonating IRS agents remain near the top of the annual “Dirty Dozen” list of tax scams for the 2015 filing season, the Internal Revenue Service advises. The IRS has seen a surge of these phone scams in recent months as scam artists threaten police arrest, deportation, license revocation and other things.... 

Sedona AZ (March 24, 2015) – As warm weather approaches, Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises homeowners to be on the lookout for spring home project scams run by less than reputable or unqualified contractors. To help consumers avoid costly mistakes and scams, BBB shares the red flags of a home project scam. Whether an air conditioning, pest control, or landscaping need, before saying “yes”... 

Sedona AZ (January 25, 2015) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and nationwide law enforcement agencies want every citizen to be aware of the following important information. Please consider sharing this information with family members, friends and social networks. The YCSO received a call today from a concern citizen regarding a telephone call from the IRS about a fee: The caller... 

Sedona AZ (January 28, 2014) – With this new con, scammers are banking on the fact that many consumers don’t check their credit card statements all that carefully. Don’t fall for it. Review your recent statements for unexplained charges of $9.84 (or other small amount) and contest them with your bank or credit card issuer (call the number on the back of your card).  How the Scam Works: You... 

Sedona AZ (December 13, 2013) – On December 12, 2013, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Section, was notified about a telephone scam targeting seniors. The victim received an unsolicited call from an organization calling itself “Senior Crime Watch.” The caller asks the person answering the phone if they are at least 60 years old and, if the response is yes, the...