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Safeway Parent to Merge with Kroger in $24.6 Billion Deal
Two grocery giants — Safeway parent Albertsons and Harris Teeter parent Kroger — are set to merge in an approximately $24.6 Billion deal, according to a joint announcement.
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Avoiding Elder Fraud
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers lost more than $5.9 billion to fraud in 2021. [sponsored]
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Takoma Park Police Warn of Oral-B Car Wrap Scam
Takoma Park Police again warn residents of a phishing scam involving fake “Oral-B Pays to Place Ad on your Vehicle” text messages.
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Police Warn of Car Wrap Scam
Takoma Park Police are warning residents of a scam involving fake text messages that claim to offer payment for placing advertisements on personal vehicles.
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Police Warn of Bank Texting Scam
Takoma Park Police are warning residents of a phishing scam involving fake bank text messages.
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Office of Consumer Protection Warns of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
In response to an increasing number of Montgomery County residents being targeted, the county’s Office of Consumer Protection has released information on how to identify COVID-19 vaccine scams.
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Police, FCC Warn of COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
Takoma Park Police and the Federal Communications Commission are warning residents of scammers preying on consumers during the pandemic trying to capitalize on the COVID-19 vaccines, according to an emailed community advisory.
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Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement in Court Duty Phone Scheme
Scammers posing as law enforcement officers are using a phone scheme to swindle consumers in several counties, according Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh. Potential victims are being accused of missing jury duty or appearing as a witness, and immediate payment is demanded to settle the issue.
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Comptroller issues consumer tips to thwart cyber criminals
As consumers enter the peak period for online holiday shopping, the office of Comptroller Peter Franchot has issued a series of tips to help shoppers thwart cyber criminals.