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Here are the top scams on the rise in South Florida

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ScamsMarch 28, 2025 5:41 pm

Here are the top scams on the rise in South Florida

Avoiding scams is getting harder, but knowing what scams are on the rise can help you protect your money. NBC6’s Sasha Jones is breaking down the top scams across the country and showing you which ones are taking off in South Florida.

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Here are the top scams on the rise in South Florida

Here are the top scams on the rise in South Florida

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