Idaho Scam Jam Alliance

Idaho Scam Jam Alliance The Idaho Scam Jam Alliance (ISJA) is a broad-based coalition of non-profit organizations and state The ISJA educates Idahoans through events called Scam Jams.

These interactive conferences are held in communities throughout Idaho and feature presentations by national, regional, and local fraud experts. Scam Jam participants also receive literature and other materials to share with friends and family to help them identify fraud and protect against victimization. The ISJA believes problems are solved when people start talking. By having conversations at t

he community and local level, people are better able to spot and avoid scams. Scam Jams are important because con artists have several ways of stealing hard-earned money, including government imposter scams, phishing scams, tech-support scams, gold coin scams, oil and gas scams, sweepstakes and lottery scams, grandparent scams, and many more. Although their methods are different, research shows that the tactics scammers use are the same. Our Members: AARP Idaho, Better Business Bureau, Boise Police Department, Idaho Department of Finance, Idaho Department of Insurance, State of Idaho Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division; Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advocate, Senior Medicare Patrol, Idaho Commission on Aging, Idaho State Tax Commission, United States Postal Inspection Service, Justice Alliance for Vulnerable Adults, Idaho Legal Aid

03/31/2026

There are not new, plastic, or microchipped Medicare cards now or coming soon. If you get a call about this, don't give them any information. Report it to the SMP.

Did you lose money to a scammer buying Apple gift cards? You may qualify for restitution.
03/16/2026

Did you lose money to a scammer buying Apple gift cards? You may qualify for restitution.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

03/11/2026

Here's the official warning from the Idaho DMV

03/11/2026

Did you get a text about a "Notice of Pending Enforcement - Idaho DMV Regarding: Unpaid Traffic Fine"?

It's a scam! Ignore it, delete it and carry on.

03/05/2026

Scammers make up all kinds of bogus stories to steal your personal information, or your money. Some go negative and make up a problem that doesn’t really exist. Others try a positive spin and say you won something, like free money made available through a government grant or program. How do you kn...

Watch out for fake car dealers! There are tons of fake dealer websites out there.
03/05/2026

Watch out for fake car dealers! There are tons of fake dealer websites out there.

⚠️ Fraud Alert⚠️

Scammers are using a fake website to impersonate a real Idaho dealership, EK Leasing LLC in Boise. EK Leasing LLC does not have a website and warns consumers not to buy vehicles online under their name.

The fraudulent site is ek-autosales.com and a phone number linked to the scam is 208-314-3766. These scams may involve stolen or nonexistent vehicles.

Report concerns to the Better Business Bureau, the Idaho Transportation Department Motor Vehicle Investigations Division ([email protected]), or the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Please share to help protect others!

02/24/2026

Doing our part to keep prices down for our community! Boise Police arrested a man suspected of stealing and pawning 22 items across Ada and Canyon County since December. Thanks to quick work by detectives, several tools and electronics stolen from retailers have already been recovered.

And here’s the bigger picture, the Boise Police Department’s Organized Retail Crime Unit is nationally recognized for stopping theft rings, whether they’re operating here in Boise or just passing through.

Crime doesn’t travel far here.

02/24/2026

Call spoofing is when scammers use software to make you think you are receiving a local call or a call from agencies like Medicare, when really it's someone pretending to be them to get personal information. Be careful when answering calls and never give out your banking or Medicare information to someone who calls.

Drug cartels are shifting their operations to crypto (as are fraudsters) making it increasingly more difficult for law e...
02/24/2026

Drug cartels are shifting their operations to crypto (as are fraudsters) making it increasingly more difficult for law enforcement to track.

https://archive.is/MC15Y - Credit Bloomberg

12/09/2025

SMPs are warning about an increased amount of scam calls about chipped Medicare cards. Medicare beneficiaries are reporting calls from "Medicare representatives" or "agents" that are calling to help them get new Medicare cards with a chip in it. These don't exist. This is a scam to steal the Medicare number so they can bill Medicare and get money.

Report these calls to the SMP. Be sure to review your Medicare statements for charges for braces. If you find something, say something.

Greystar, nation's largest rental company, agrees to Pay $24 Million and Stop Deceptive Advertising Practices as a Resul...
12/09/2025

Greystar, nation's largest rental company, agrees to Pay $24 Million and Stop Deceptive Advertising Practices as a Result of FTC and Colorado Lawsuit Alleging the Firm Deceived Consumers About Rent Prices

Greystar, the nation’s largest multi-family rental property manager, has agreed to pay $23 million to the Federal Trade Commission and $1 million to the State of Colorado and stop its deceptive adv

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