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Old financial scam gets a new twist: Social media and chat groups
NBC6 Investigators found victims who say millions are being lost to criminals who stay out of reach of American law enforcement
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‘Pump-and-dump' scam gets new twist
Taking a page from those who for decades ran South Florida boiler rooms and call centers to fleece would-be investors, scamsters are increasingly moving to lure victims through social media ads that connect them into chat groups. NBC6’s Tony Pipitone reports
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Watch out before you scan: The hidden dangers of QR codes
QR codes are everywhere, offering quick access to information and services. However, with convenience comes risks, especially as scammers use these codes to orchestrate scams and steal personal information.
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Watch out before you scan: The hidden dangers of QR codes
QR codes are everywhere, offering quick access to information and services. However, with convenience comes risks, especially as scammers use these codes to orchestrate scams and steal personal information.
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Buying someone a gift card this holiday season? Beware of this scam
Before you add gift cards to your holiday list this year, there’s a warning you need to hear about.
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How to avoid scams when sending donations
The images from Israel and Gaza have prompted many around the world to open their wallets and hearts, hoping to send relief to those affected. But as generous intentions grow, so does the potential for scams.
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How to avoid scams when sending donations
The images from Israel and Gaza have prompted many around the world to open their wallets and hearts, hoping to send relief to those affected. But as generous intentions grow, so does the potential for scams. NBC6’s Yaima Crespo reports
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What is quishing? How to avoid getting scammed through QR codes
So-called “quishing” scams are gaining traction. It’s like phishing scams, but through QR codes. NBC6’s Alina Machado reports
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Scammers are hijacking online job offers. Here's how to spot the fake ones
We’ve all been there, scrolling on the internet looking for a job. But be careful. Scammers are hijacking some job offers just to get your personal information.
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Spotting fake job opportunities
NBC6’s Alina Machado spoke with attorney Rosario Mendez from the Federal Trade Commission about how to spot fake job offers online.
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IRS issues scam warning
NBC6’s Yaima Crespo reports on the scam that the IRS is warning about.
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Got a call saying you missed jury duty? Miami-Dade warns to not fall for this scam
Miami-Dade authorities are investigating fake calls where fraudsters tell people they failed to appear for jury duty and order them to pay up.
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Jury duty scam warning
NBC6’s Christian Colon reports on the jury duty scam warning from a Miami courthouse.
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FTC Warns of ‘Notario' Scams Targeting Immigrants
The FTC is warning that fraudsters are looking to exploit those seeking help with their immigration process.
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Scammers Swipe $3,500 Worth of Frequent Flyer Miles
Joe Sciarrotta logged into his American Advantage account to discover 120,000 of his airline miles were gone. NBC6’s Alyssa Hyman reports
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‘Grandparent Scam' Involves Rideshare Service
A “grandparent scam” now involves a new variable — a rideshare service. Telemundo 51’s Adrian Criscaut reports
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Mom Warns of Gift Card Scam After Falling Victim
Before you add gift cards to your holiday list this year, there’s a warning you need to hear about
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Experts Warn of Gift Card Scam
Before you add gift cards to your holiday list this year, there’s a warning you need to hear about. NBC 6’s Alina Machado reports
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How Phone Scammers Tricked Americans Out of Tens of Billions of Dollars in 2022
Despite the rise of sophisticated crypto frauds and ransomware plots, scams that start with phone calls continue to trick Americans out of tens of billions of dollars each year.