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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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83-year-old targeted in Long Island Microsoft scam
Authorities arrested two people in connection with a tech scam that targeted an 83-year-old Long Island man, Nassau County police said Tuesday — and some of the claims against the suspects are remarkably similar to other recent incidents. The alleged crime in question dates back to mid-January but the defendants, 47-year-old Rong Chen of Fresh Meadows and 46-year-old ZhenSheng Yu…
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Warning: This phone call could cost you thousands of dollars
Lynda Baquero shares a woman’s devastating scam story and offers tips on how to keep your money safe.
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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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FBI warns of romance scams to watch out for ahead of Valentine's Day
Looking for love through social media or a dating site can be romantic, but it also can be scary and a breeding ground for scams. The FBI said that in 2022 alone, it received 19,000 of complaints about scams — with victims losing nearly $740 million. So how can you look for love without getting scammed?
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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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An inside look at some of the biggest holiday season rip-offs spreading through NYC
NBC New York got an inside look at three of the biggest rip-offs spreading across the five boroughs during the holiday season, as the NYPD pulled back the curtain on the teams looking to sour the season.
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How to avoid becoming a victim during the season of scams in NYC
Get an inside look at some of the biggest rip-offs spreading throughout New York City during the holiday season. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.
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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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Connecticut banking officials issue alert regarding recent text scams
The state Department of Banking is warning people to be on the lookout for a text scam that urges you to call your bank’s fraud department, but really, it’s scammers. State banking officials say several customers have reported being the target of a text scam that leads you to believe your account is being hacked. But in reality, the...
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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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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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Election impersonators making house calls across NY, falsely accusing voters of crimes
Election officials and police across New York are sounding the alarm on a growing phenomenon: election impersonators. People pretending to be election board workers have been reportedly knocking on front doors and telling people they have committed a crime. The impersonators in question have been reported in at least 13 separate counties across the state. According to investigators, the election…
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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.
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Long Island scammer took thousands of dollars in cash, gold bars from victims: Police
Two unsuspecting women on Long Island became victims of a scam that ended up costing hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold bars and cash, according to police, targeted because they were older and not as tech savvy.
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86-year-old Staten Island dad loses $50,000 to scammers who said his son was in jail
An 86-year-old man on Staten Island was scammed out of more than $50,000 after receiving a call stating that his son was in trouble.
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LI scammer took thousands of dollars in cash, gold bars from victims: Police
Two women were victims of a computer scam that left them out of thousands of dollars, as well as several gold bars. Greg Cergol reporting.
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86-year-old man scammed out of $50k by ‘fake' son requesting bail money
An 86-year-old man is out $50,000 after scammers pretended to be his son and attorney requesting bail money. Marc Santia reporting.