Scams

Scams target people of all ages but the most vulnerable tend to be older adults, people with lifelong savings. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission puts a staggering price tag on their losses. 

October isn’t just about tricks and treats — it’s also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. And some scams can be scarier than anything you see on Halloween. Truman Kain, a security researcher at Huntress, a cybersecurity company, has some tips to help keep people safe. “Borderline on paranoia, I like to say, is going to keep you the most secure,” he...

In the last year, job scams have been on the rise, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit that helps consumers with identity compromises and crime.

Younger voters are being targeted the most — with fake polls, donation scams and disinformation — ahead of the November 2024 election, a survey found.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams.

A quick-thinking title company owner was able to stop a fraudulent sale when it appeared the scammer was using A.I. technology to try to steal properties

An old tech scam called the “evil twin” was recently found flying high in a new home: passenger jets.

Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise and costing people millions of dollars. The machines, also known as BTMs, have been popping up at convenience stores and gas stations. They are used to buy and send cryptocurrency, but scammers are using them to steal your money. According to the Federal Trade Commission, fraud losses at the machines have topped $65…

A 77-year-old veteran of the Vietnam War who was the victim of a scam is warning others not to make the same mistake he did.

With football season kicking off, many fans will be buying tickets to catch their favorite teams in action. But before you hit “Purchase,” be warned: Scammers want to cash in on your excitement. You don’t want to lose money to a scammer and miss a game you were looking forward to. The Better Business Bureau received over 100 reports to…

It was a letter so disturbing and creepy, people receiving it received the email called the police. It turned out to be a scam, cybercriminals using new technology to personalize their threats in a frightening way. An NBC10 Boston employee received one such letter via email. It contained a photo of the front of her house. “I know that visiting……

Cryptocurrencies have become a major tool in “pig butchering” scams, where fraudsters flatter their victims over weeks or months.

We’re just a couple of weeks away from September 1 –Boston’s great move-in day. Whether you’re gearing up for a fresh start in a new home or helping your college student move in, it’s important to stay vigilant against moving scams. According to the Better Business Bureau, 5,918 complaints were filed against moving companies throughout 2023. Consumers who fell...

Almost a year after being scammed into depositing thousands tens of thousands of dollars into a Bitcoin ATM, a Massachusetts woman got all her money back.  We were there when Winthrop police returned $34,400 to Peggy Herbert, 83.  “I’ve been saying my prayers, trust me,” she said.  Herbert had received an alert saying her crew card account had been...

Cyber criminals are tapping into wealth accounts through human connection. Here’s how to spot it and cut ties as soon as you can.

Researchers took a look at reports of identity crime from last year, and what they found may surprise you. Reports of fake job listings on sites like LinkedIn and Indeed increased by 118% last year, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. The nonprofit supports victims of identity crimes and tracks trends throughout the year. The ITRC looked at information…

Have you ever received a package full of random items that you didn’t order? If so, you might have been a victim of a scam that’s targeting millions of people across the country. Unexpected orders of random merchandise can indicate what’s known as a brushing scam. Brushing scams are used by some unscrupulous online retailers to bolster their businesses....

A man posing as a federal agent was arrested after trying to con a Montgomery County senior citizen into converting his retirement savings into gold bars.

Crooks hijacked a man’s cellphone number and then stole money from his bank account using two-factor authentication.

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.