The Dubuque Police Department took to Facebook to alert residents about a new scam that is gaining popularity in various communities, including right here in Dubuque. In 2023, a study showed that Iowans lost a jaw-dropping $42 million to scammers on the internet. READ MORE: Iowans Lost Over $42 Million Due to These Dangerous ScamsGet our free mobile appDetails About This "Raising Money" Scam:The Dubuque Police Department didn't coin a name for this hustle, so I'm just going to refer to it as the "raising money" scam. How it works is suspects traverse an area with a homemade flyer, informing passersby that they're raising money for a family member who experienced some kind of personal tragedy. The Dubuque Police Department elaborated on how this scam is set into motion:[Scammers are] asking people to donate through a tap-to-pay device.