Scams

The scams are designed to steal the recipient’s money or identity.

Katherine Goodson told NBC 7 she sent thousands of dollars to scammers, thinking it was for actor Keanu Reeves.

USPS issued a warning about being cautious when you receive unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you.

The “smishing” scam comes in the form and text message and aims to steal your personal information. Here’s how to spot one.

You may have noticed retailers now ask for your phone number to send you exclusive discounts and special offers. While it sounds like a great deal, not all of these messages are as trustworthy as they seem. Karin Zilberstein is vice president of product at Guardio – a cybersecurity platform that protects against online threats. “We are hearing from people,…

Retailers often ask customers for phone numbers to send exclusive discounts and offers, but not all such messages are as trustworthy as they seem.

Scammers are targeting online shoppers with fake delivery notifications claiming there’s been an issue with their package.

Did you order a lot online on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? With packages heading to your door, here’s how to keep from falling victim to a package delivery scam.

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Banks wants you to be on alert for scams this holiday season, and they’re educating the public with a creative campaign: An interactive quiz to test your knowledge. So, when you’re home with family this Thanksgiving holiday, strike up a little friendly competition and see how each of you stack up. Each year, millions of Americans fall victim to...

With phishing scams on the rise, several banks teamed up with the American Bankers Association to create the “Banks Never Ask That” campaign, with games and a quiz, that can help teach you or your loved ones what to look out for.

The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family, but it can also be isolating — especially for some older adults. That can make them prime targets for scammers. For older adults who may not have regular contact with family or friends, a call or message from a stranger can feel like a lifeline. But often, it’s just…

Scammers often target older adults who don’t have regular contact with family or friends.

Traveling for the holidays? Here’s what to look out for to avoid getting scammed by phishing emails, deals that are too good to be true and more.

A Massachusetts man was found guilty of money laundering charges Friday. Federal prosecutors say Trung Nguyen, a 48-year-old Danvers man, converted over $1 million in cash into Bitcoin, including $250,000 on behalf of a man who identified himself as a methamphetamine dealer, and hundreds of thousands more for scammers. Nguyen ran National Vending, LLC, from 2017 to 2020, purposely failing…

Open enrollment season is here. It’s a time to review, renew or change your health insurance plans for the coming year. But explore with caution. Scammers are out there, hoping to trick you into giving up your personal information.  “There are scam artists targeting people, unfortunately,” said Paula Fleming with the Better Business Bureau. Every year, people fall victim...

Every year at open enrollment time, people fall victim to fake insurance representatives, phishing emails and fraudulent offers that look like legitimate plans. Here’s tips for making sure you’re talking to a legitimate health insurance representative.

Scams target people of all ages but the most vulnerable tend to be older adults, people with lifelong savings. A new report from the Federal Trade Commission puts a staggering price tag on their losses. 

October isn’t just about tricks and treats — it’s also National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. And some scams can be scarier than anything you see on Halloween. Truman Kain, a security researcher at Huntress, a cybersecurity company, has some tips to help keep people safe. “Borderline on paranoia, I like to say, is going to keep you the most secure,”...

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

In the last year, job scams have been on the rise, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit that helps consumers with identity compromises and crime.