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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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2 LA men plead guilty to federal criminal charges involving stolen checks
Two Los Angeles men pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal criminal charges for defrauding banks and credit unions out of at least $2.7 million by depositing checks stolen from the mail into bank accounts belonging to accomplices they recruited through Instagram. Carlos Corona, 36, of South Los Angeles, and Jose Luis Edeza Jr., 31, of Sunland, pleaded guilty in downtown Los…
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How to protect yourself from phone SIM swapping
Crooks hijacked a man’s cell phone number and then stole money from his bank account using two-factor authentication. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday April 16, 2024.
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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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He had 5,000 gift cards. Prosecutors allege ‘sophisticated' scam; FBI warns of ‘untraceable cash'
A man was caught with more than 5,000 gift cards in Sacramento. Now, he is accused of fraud. NBC Bay Area Responds team maps a global web aimed at draining your gift card and turning it into “untraceable” international cash.
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Protecting yourself against down payment wire fraud
A Southern California couple lost $160,000 in a rapidly-growing down payment scam. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 21, 2024.
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Southern California couple lost $160,000 in a rapidly-growing down payment scam
Everything was going fine for a couple trying to buy a house in West Hills until the very end of the escrow process. Here’s how they lost their life savings to a scam.
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San Bernardino County warns of scam threatening driver's license suspension
Authorities in San Bernardino County are cautioning residents about fraudulent telephone calls aimed at collecting debts or property tax payments under pretenses.
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Grandmother loses life savings and sues bank
Plaintiff Alice Lin, 80, says she is suing her bank, alleging it didn’t do enough to stop fraudulent transactions.
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SoCal woman scammed out of $700k files case against bank
Plaintiff Alice Lin, 80, says she is suing her bank, alleging it didn’t do enough to stop fraudulent transactions.
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Police warn of scam involving fake home security companies
Law enforcement in Los Angeles and Orange County are looking for victims who may have been burglarized by thieves pretending to be their alarm company. Anastassia Olmos reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 18, 2024.
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$8.5M short-term rental scam targeted ‘astonishing' number of victims, prosecutors say
Two men accused of targeting unsuspecting travelers in a complex $8.5 million short-term rental scam that involved several Southern California properties are facing federal fraud charges.
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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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Scammers are hijacking online job offers. Here's how to spot the fake ones
Be careful of those too-good-to-be true online job offers. Scammers could be on the other side waiting to steal your personal information.
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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.