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State warns public to beware of scam phone calls targeting medical professionals
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (355+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is warning the public about phone scammers impersonating state officials and government agencies to target medical professionals. Officials said these scammers make false threats of investigations in…...
Kauai advises the public of planned test of the Wireless Emergency Notification System
1+ week, 1+ day ago (235+ words) LIHUE (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Kaua'i Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) is advising the public of a planned test of the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26. This test is a part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the county's emergency communication…...
Hawaii awarded $149M to expand high-speed internet
1+ week, 5+ day ago (262+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state has been approved to use $149 million in federal funds for its Connect Kakou initiative to expand high-speed internet. State leaders and partners made the funding announcement during the Pacific Telecommunications Council's (PTC) annual conference in Waikiki....
State warns of phishing campaign targeting Hawaii government websites
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (221+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - State officials are warning the public about a phishing campaign that uses a fake domain to impersonate official government websites. Cybercriminals are using the false codify.inc domain to create fake web addresses. They trick users into providing…...
Donating safely: How to protect yourself and nonprofits from scammers
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (375+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Security experts warn the holiday season is an opportune time for criminals looking to exploit the goodwill of internet users. If you're looking to donate to local charities, experts say be careful. Scammers can take advantage of you…...
Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (810+ words) Many children posted farewell messages, while parents reported distraught children discovering they'd been shut out of platforms as the landmark law took effect. Some young children reported fooling the platforms' age estimation technology by drawing on facial hair. Parents and…...
USPS removes blue collection boxes around Oahu
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (294+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The U.S. Postal Service is removing blue collection boxes across Oahu, prompting concerns from residents who rely on them. Removal notices have appeared on boxes in Foster Village, Mapunapuna, and Kapahulu, requiring residents to travel miles to alternative locations....
Subscription fatigue leading some to unsubscribe
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (107+ words) (InvestigateTV) " A new survey by MarketWatch Guides found one in three Americans are now canceling these subscriptions to save money. "And because it's a relatively small monthly cost, then they don't really notice that monthly charge each month," she explained....
USPS raises prices for 2025 holiday season
4+ mon, 8+ hour ago (110+ words) (CNN) " Sending some things in the mail will soon cost a little more. Starting next week, the United States Postal Service is boosting its prices for the 2025 holiday season. Officials say these adjustments are needed to help deal with the…...
Police warn of email phishing scam circulating on Kauai
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (140+ words) HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A scam is circulating on Kauai involving fraudulent emails that appear to be related to motor vehicle payments. Kauai County's Finance Department is warning the public about that this is a phishing scam, meaning a message sent from…...