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Man lost $21,000 in SIM swap scam. Here's how to protect yourself
Crooks hijacked a man’s cellphone number and then stole money from his bank account using two-factor authentication.
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Ads for a popular online ‘side hustle' course are misleading, customers say
Legendary Marketer’s fine print says it isn’t a “get rich quick” program, but some who took the classes say they were sold on the prospect of fast and easy money.
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FTC to send $4.1 million to over 27,000 borrowers defrauded by student loan forgiveness scams
The Federal Trade Commission is sending $4.1 million to 27,584 consumers who were defrauded by a student debt relief scam.
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Last-minute holiday shopping is ‘one of the keys to success for crooks,' expert says. How to stay safe
Taking these steps can help ensure you don’t become a fraud victim as you check off those last-minute holiday gifts on your list.
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How to talk to older people in your life about scams
Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.
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What is ‘quishing'?
Cybersecurity experts have warned Americans against hacking, phishing, now quishing schemes. Here’s what you need to know about the latest tactic scammers use to steal your information.
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How this 77-year-old widow lost $661,000 in a common tech scam: ‘I realized I had been defrauded of everything'
Marjorie Bloom, a retiree, lost her life savings in a “tech support” scam involving cryptocurrency. These frauds, which target older adults, are on the rise.
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City of Fort Lauderdale loses $1.2 million after falling victim to phishing scam
Police are investigating after the City of Fort Lauderdale fell victim to a phishing scam, losing $1.2 million to someone posing as a legitimate construction company.
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Fort Lauderdale falls victim to phishing scam
Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating how the city fell for a phishing scam. NBC6’s Marissa Bagg reports.
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Horror vacation? How to avoid fraud when planning your next trip
Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry and criminals want their share. Here’s how not to risk falling into their clutches.
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Man kills wife and sons before trying to take his own life after falling prey to online scam in Thailand
At least 11 people are suspected to be involved with a loan scam that allegedly drove a man to kill his wife and two young boys before trying to take his own life in their family home, Thai police said Wednesday.
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How to apply for jobs online without falling for scams
Navigating the job application process can be stressful, and dealing with job scams makes it worse. Follow these online job search tips to protect your information and find real opportunities.
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OK, Zoomer: Teens fall for online scams at faster rate than seniors, older victims lose more money
From 2017 to 2022, no age group fell for online scams at a quicker rate than people age 20 or younger, according to a study.
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‘Despicable' funeral home scam preys on grieving family members
“If there was a Scammers Hall of Shame, this one would make the Top 10 List, without question,” the Federal Trade Commission said.
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Renewing your passport? Watch out for scams — here's how to avoid them
Travelers are currently facing prolonged wait times for passports, and this delay has given rise to opportunistic scammers looking to exploit the situation.
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Passport scams are on the rise. Here's what to know
Travelers are currently facing prolonged wait times for passports, and this delay has given rise to opportunistic scammers looking to exploit the situation. NBC6’s Yaima Crespo reports
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People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here's how to keep yourself safe
Business for scammers is booming. The most recent Federal Trade Commission data from 2022 shows that reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion. That’s a 30 percent increase from 2021. The biggest losses were to investment scams, including cryptocurrency schemes, which cost people more than $3.8 billion. Younger adults ages 20-29 reported losing money more often than older adults...
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IRS warns of new ‘unclaimed refund' scam through the mail
The IRS is warning taxpayers about a new scam tricking people into believing they are owed a refund.
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Steer clear of scams while shopping on Amazon Prime Day 2023
As consumers look forward to Amazon Prime Day to snag deals, it’s essential to stay vigilant against potential scams.
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Here's how to avoid online shopping scams this Prime Day
Online shopping scams are prevalent amid the upcoming Amazon Prime Day, NBC6’s Yaima Crespo reports.