Investigators say scammers are targeting the large amounts of money that older Americans may have access to through investments and home equity.
Law enforcement urges consumers to stay alert when selling goods online and some offer a safe place to conduct transactions.
The Holly Springs Police is warning residents about a scam involving callers impersonating law enforcement officers.
Some travelers have thought they were calling an airline, only to be scammed.
The scammer convinced the man that nearly $70,000 was "accidentally" transferred and asked him to "wire back" $68,000.
Authorities are issuing a warning about scammers posing as food delivery workers to break into homes.
