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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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He had 5,000 gift cards. Prosecutors allege ‘sophisticated' scam; FBI warns of ‘untraceable 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.
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Gift cards scam: FBI warns of ‘untraceable 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.
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Watch out for romance scams this Valentine's Day
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.
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Watch out for romance scams this Valentine's Day
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.
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Scammers targeting consumers of weight-loss drugs, BBB says
Scammers are taking advantage of the popularity of new weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, and some consumers are losing more than pounds.
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Santa Clara County Superior Court issues advisory about jury-related scams
Authorities in the South Bay are warning against scammers trying to trick victims into believing they’ve missed jury duty and owe money.
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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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Purchasing a gift card for Christmas? Pinole police warn about new scam
The Pinole Police Department is warning the community about a growing gift card scam circulating on social media.
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Pinole police send warning about new gift card scam
Crooks are targeting holidays shoppers with a new gift card scam. Bob Redell reports.
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Santa Clara police warn about phone scammers
Santa Clara police on Monday issued a warning about phone scammers impersonating police personnel to extort money.
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Parents warned about scam calls demanding ransom for ‘kidnapped' children
The Oakland Unified School District is warning the public about alleged scam calls that attempt to extort money from parents by making it seem like their children have been kidnapped.
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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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FBI warns public against ‘The Phantom Hacker' scam
The FBI’s San Francisco office warned the public on Tuesday against a new scam called “The Phantom Hacker” that targets older adults.
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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.