Did you know that someone could steal your cellphone number and ‘port’ that over to another carrier without your knowledge? This is a newer scam and it’s been happening around the country – including the Twin Cities. It’s also a new means through which scammers can steal your identity and withdraw funds from your bank accounts. The scariest part is that this type of scam, called cellphone porting or port-out scam, uses your safety protocols to gain access to your financial and personal accounts and logins. Better Business Bureau® of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) offers insight into this new scheme and tips to help people protect themselves from it. READ the full release below:
Schroepfer says Flock cameras are a hot topic, but not in Northfield
By Rich Larson As debates over Flock camera systems continue across Minnesota and the nation, Northfield residents are being reassured that the controversial technology is
July 20, 2026
