Scams

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.

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

Reported consumer losses to fraud are in the billions. It happens every day, but the holidays are a prime time for scammers to take advantage of people.  There are so many things to be on the lookout for when it comes to protecting ourselves from scams.  The AARP’s Fraud Watch Network works all year to educate people about what...

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.

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.

Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry and criminals want their share. Here’s how not to risk falling into their clutches.

She thought she was finding love, but a woman from Massachusetts ended up losing her life savings in an apparent online dating scam. The woman, who asked to remain anonymous and will be referred to in this story as Alice, met her online partner back in October on Facebook’s dating feature. She was under the impression that she was...

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.

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.

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.

“If there was a Scammers Hall of Shame, this one would make the Top 10 List, without question,” the Federal Trade Commission said.

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...

The IRS is warning taxpayers about a new scam tricking people into believing they are owed a refund.