scams

The messages are a scam, and people are being urged to delete them.

Some of the scams focus on romance, technology support, government impersonation schemes, and several other areas.

The man is described as possibly Middle Eastern and driving a dark-colored SUV with California plates.

The scammers use the information used to manufacture the fake ID, including the photo, to open up accounts and run up bills in the victim's name.

While the block grant program is real, it does not award money to individuals.

While the scam is not a new one, the latest version includes some details that make it more believable than some past versions.