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Unpaid toll texts are likely a scam
Texts telling people they have unpaid tolls are usually a scam to steal money and personal information, according to the FBI and FTC.
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Tax season is a prime time for scams. Here's how to protect yourself
As Americans file their taxes, scammers are increasing their efforts to steal personal information. Take these steps to protect yourself.
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How to stop robocalls and spam texts once and for all
News4 and Consumer Reports have new advice on how to stop annoying robocalls and avoid becoming a fraud victim.
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Spam texts about unpaid tolls are on the rise. Here's what to do if you get one
The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning earlier this year letting smartphone users know they were being targeted in an unpaid tolls scam.
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Don't click on those road toll texts. Officials issue warnings about smishing scam
State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts.
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$21M stolen from hundreds of US retirees in ‘grandparent scam,' prosecutors say
Twenty-five Canadian suspects are charged with bilking American elders of $21 million as part of a “grandparent scam,” according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.
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Meta warns against fake message phishing scam
Scammers are sending fake text messages that falsely alert Facebook users of violating trademark rules.
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Growing number of scammers targeting immigrant communities
Scammers are looking to cash in on the growing fear over President Donald Trump’s immigration and deportation plans. Damian Trujillo reports.
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Here's how you can identify a fake ICE agent to avoid impostor scams
Though impersonating a federal agent is a crime, that has not stopped impostors from taking advantage of immigrants with legal status and undocumented migrants.
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Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Don't fall for social media romance scams
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day.
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Fake Costco email promises free ice cream maker in new scam
Consumers are being warned about a phishing scam falsely claiming to be from Costco, the office of Sonoma County District Attorney announced on Thursday.
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Bay Area woman speaks out after being scammed out of life savings
A Bay Area woman is sounding the alarm after she fell victim to a scam that wiped her life savings out. Gia Vang has the details.
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Scam calls from ‘Jessica': Experts warn consumers about what to do
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning to consumers on Thursday following the growing prominence of a potential phone scam — many involving calls from someone named Jessica.
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How to avoid ticket scams
Here are some tips from the Better Business Bureau to avoid scams when buying tickets for sporting events, concerts and other events.
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How to avoid scams when supporting California wildfire relief efforts
Scammers often prey on the public’s sympathy and generosity after natural disasters using tactics like fradulent charities and crowdfunding campaigns.
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Disaster scamming: How to protect yourself from theft after floods, wildfires
During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims.
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Those real-looking FasTrak texts? They're really a scam
Scammers are apparently not taking any time off for the holidays. They are bombarding Bay Area cellphones with a blast of bogus text messages about FasTrak.
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Those real-looking FasTrak texts? They're really a scam
Scammers are, apparently, not taking any time off for the holidays. They are bombarding Bay Area cell phones with a blast of bogus text messages about Fastrak (again). Chris Chmura reports.
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Job offers through text are likely a scam, says FTC
The scams are designed to steal the recipient’s money or identity.