Scams

COVID-19 vaccine related scams are beginning to take shape here in the Sioux Empire.

According to the Better Business Bureau, these scams are on the rise and the individuals responsible are ready to exploit anyone who may be considered vulnerable.

South Dakota BBB is alerting people of a possible "brushing scam" regarding unmarked packages of seeds being sent via the mail.

So how do you tell which Facebook coupons are scams? This is how.

Scam involves city utility meter replacements.

Pizza restaurants down south are starting to fall prey to a series of new scams according to the Better Business Bureau.

A Sioux Falls teen was the victim of an online social media scam over the weekend.

With the recent weather damage and flooding occurring in neighboring states Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg reminds South Dakotans to use care and caution in donating to relief efforts and to avoid charity scams.

An elderly Sioux Falls resident was scammed out of $18,000, falling victim to a Grandparents scam, where the suspect claims to be a grandchild in trouble and asks for money.

During October consumers will be inundated with pink product and charities asking for money for Breast Cancer Awareness. Unfortunately scam artists know that too.