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Scammers using artificial intelligence to commit 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. NBC6’s Alina Machado reports
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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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Woman warns of scam saying your social security number was revoked
Your social security number might be the most valuable piece of information you have. You need it for everything from filing your taxes to opening a bank account. But what if you received a notice that your number was revoked?
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Broward man finds his vacant lot offered for sale by would-be scammer
NBC6 Investigates a scheme targeting vacant lots across South Florida
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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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Shopping for deals? How to protect yourself from scammers during Amazon Prime Day
Every time there’s a big shopping event, it’s an opportunity for scammers to get creative and try to trick you into giving up your money or your personal information
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How to avoid SAT prep course scams
Scammers are targeting students prepping for the SAT exams. Here’s how to avoid them. NBC6’s Alina Machado reports
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How to stay safe from scammers while shopping on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is just days away. Scammers know it’s one of the biggest online shopping events of the year, and they’re looking for ways to take advantage of it as you shop for deals. NBC6’s Alina Machado reports
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Beware of online shopping scams on Fourth of July
Experts are warning shoppers to not fall for scams on this Fourth of July holiday. NBC6’s Sasha Jones reports
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Romance scams cost consumers $1.14 billion last year. It's a ‘more insidious' fraud, expert says
Cyber criminals are tapping into wealth accounts through human connection. Here’s how to spot it and cut ties as soon as you can.
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Fake federal agent arrested for trying to scam Maryland senior into handing over life's savings in gold bars: police
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.
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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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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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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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City of Fort Lauderdale loses $1.2 million after falling victim to phishing scam
Police are investigating after the City of Fort Lauderdale fell victim to a phishing scam, losing $1.2 million to someone posing as a legitimate construction company.