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San Mateo police are warning residents against a new email scam that provides personal information of targets.

The Better Business Bureau has seen an uptick in fraudsters impersonating legitimate agencies through text messages.

There’s an increase in text message scams. Here’s what to know and look out for.

Campbell police warned the public against tampered gift card scams after two people were arrested last weekend for allegedly placing altered gift cards on a store stand.

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

A Bay Area tech executive trying to buy a home in the area lost her down payment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to scammers.

A Bay Area tech executive trying to buy a home in the area lost her down payment worth hundreds of thousands of dollars to scammers. Scott Budman reports.

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

Livermore police are warning people about a nationwide online scam that is costing victims tens of thousands of dollars.

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.

The Federal Trade Commission is sending $4.1 million to 27,584 consumers who were defrauded by a student debt relief scam.

A man was caught with more than 5,000 gift cards in Sacramento. Now, he is accused of fraud. NBC Bay Area Responds team maps a global web aimed at draining your gift card and turning it into “untraceable” international cash.

A man was caught with more than 5,000 gift cards in Sacramento. Now, he is accused of fraud. NBC Bay Area Responds team maps a global web aimed at draining your gift card and turning it into “untraceable” international cash.  Chris Chmura reports. 

We’re just two days away from Valentine’s Day and scammers are already pulling in big money from unsuspecting romantics, with a new boost from artificial intelligence. 

We’re just two days away from Valentine’s Day and scammers are already pulling in big money from unsuspecting romantics, with a new boost from artificial intelligence. Scott Budman reports.

Scammers are taking advantage of the popularity of new weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, and some consumers are losing more than pounds.

Authorities in the South Bay are warning against scammers trying to trick victims into believing they’ve missed jury duty and owe money.

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.