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How to protect yourself from scammers offering fake jobs
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.
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Election scams to watch out for before you vote in 2024
Younger voters are being targeted the most — with fake polls, donation scams and disinformation — ahead of the November 2024 election, a survey found.
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Election scams to watch out for before you vote in 2024
With Election Day just 14 days away, there are more than just candidates vying for your attention — more than half of Americans have already been targeted with election-related scams, according to one survey. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Here's how to stay safe from scams
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams.
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‘It is not real': Title company owner warns of new twist to title fraud
A quick-thinking title company owner was able to stop a fraudulent sale when it appeared the scammer was using A.I. technology to try to steal properties
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‘Evil twin' Wi-Fi scam
An old tech scam called the “evil twin” was recently found flying high in a new home: passenger jets.
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Police warn about Topsfield Fair ticket scam
Authorities in Topsfield have received multiple reports of fake tickets being sold to the annual fair.
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Bitcoin ATM scams cost people $65M through first half of 2024, FTC says
Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise and costing people millions of dollars. The machines, also known as BTMs, have been popping up at convenience stores and gas stations. They are used to buy and send cryptocurrency, but scammers are using them to steal your money. According to the Federal Trade Commission, fraud losses at the machines have topped $65…
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Consumers losing millions to Bitcoin ATM scams
Bitcoin ATM scams are increasing at an alarming rate.
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Vietnam War veteran from Everett scammed out of $20K
A 77-year-old veteran of the Vietnam War who was the victim of a scam is warning others not to make the same mistake he did.
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It's football season! Before you buy tickets, look at for these scams
With football season kicking off, many fans will be buying tickets to catch their favorite teams in action. But before you hit “Purchase,” be warned: Scammers want to cash in on your excitement. You don’t want to lose money to a scammer and miss a game you were looking forward to. The Better Business Bureau received over 100 reports to…
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It's football season! But before you buy tickets, look out for these scams
The Better Business Bureau received over 100 reports to its scam tracker about sporting event ticket scams last year, and there were likely many others that went unreported. Here’s how you can make sure what your buying is the real deal.
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Beware of unsettling scam messages like these
People are receiving disturbing emails as scammers use new technology to personalize threats of blackmail.
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‘Nice location, btw': Threatening scam letters may contain personal information
It was a letter so disturbing and creepy, people receiving it received the email called the police. It turned out to be a scam, cybercriminals using new technology to personalize their threats in a frightening way. An NBC10 Boston employee received one such letter via email. It contained a photo of the front of her house. “I know that visiting……
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When that urgent call from college financial aid is a scam
If you’re a college student, or the parent of one, and you get a call about an unpaid tuition bill, hang up the phone! It’s likely a scam. It’s the start of the fall semester and it can be a hectic time for college students and their parents. But you don’t want to let your guard down, because scammers...
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Scam warning: What to know about unpaid tuition calls
If you’re a college student, or the parent of one, and you get a phone call about an unpaid tuition bill, know that it’s likely a scam.
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How scammers convince Americans to drain their life savings into crypto fraud schemes
Cryptocurrencies have become a major tool in “pig butchering” scams, where fraudsters flatter their victims over weeks or months.
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Avoid becoming the victim of a moving scam
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...
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How police got a Bitcoin ATM scam victim's money back
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...
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How scammers are using bitcoin ATMs to steal from their victims
Bitcoin ATMs are becoming more common, but investigators warn they can be used by scammers. Victims have lost $3 million this year in Essex County alone.