Rich and famous parents who are accused of buying their children entrance to some of the best universities in the U.S. were part of a multilevel, years-long scam that exploited a desire expressed worldwide: to be educated at the best American institutions. William Rick Singer of Newport Beach, California, who has pleaded guilty to […]
BBB Investigates Numerous Customer Complaints Boise, Idaho – Better Business Bureau serving the Northwest and Pacific is warning consumers about an online fishing business that’s earned an “F” rating for its poor business practices. BBB discovered a pattern of complaints alleging Reel Hook Fishing based in Auburn, Washington, took customers’ money but never delivered the […]
In the last couple of days police have been notified by citizens that someone has called them, identified themselves as an APD officer, and stated the citizen has an outstanding warrant. The scenarios vary but one includes the suspect telling the citizen they have a warrant for not showing up for jury duty. Regardless […]
October 12, 2018 (Anchorage, AK) – The Department of Law’s Consumer Protection Unit and the Department of Revenue are warning the public about a potential new tax scam. The scam purports to send a notice from the Internal Revenue Service, Alaska Department of Revenue notifying the consumer or business of a non-residence tax payment owed. […]