Scams

The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning earlier this year letting smartphone users know they were being targeted in an unpaid tolls scam.

State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts.

A North Texas family got a sparkly surprise in the mail addressed to them. They say they weren’t expecting a package and it wasn’t a gift. Read on for what you can do if you get one.

A North Texas family received a ring in the mail they never ordered, raising concerns about a possible scam. Experts warn it could be part of a “brushing” scheme. What to do if it happens to you.

Twenty-five Canadian suspects are charged with bilking American elders of $21 million as part of a “grandparent scam,” according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.

When a woman realized her family wasn’t getting the puppy she thought she paid for, she turned to NBC6 Responds for help. Alina Machado reports

A love story ended in a major scam after a South Florida man claimed his ex-girlfriend stole more than $800,000 worth of TrumpCoin cryptocurrency from him. 

A love story ended in a major scam after a South Florida man claimed his ex-girlfriend stole more than $800,000 worth of TrumpCoin cryptocurrency from him. NBC6’s Christian Colón reports

Though impersonating a federal agent is a crime, that has not stopped impostors from taking advantage of immigrants with legal status and undocumented migrants.

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Fraudulent websites that targeted SunPass users with fake toll notices and phishing schemes have been shut down, state officials announced Monday.

One of the most common crypto scams is called “pig butchering,” and it starts off with a person who says they are your friend. 

One of the most common crypto scams is called “pig butchering,” and it starts off with a person who says they are your friend. NBC6’s Sasha Jones reports

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning to consumers on Thursday following the growing prominence of a potential phone scam — many involving calls from someone named Jessica.

Some South Florida residents have received text messages claiming a deadline is approaching for them to pay a toll, but it’s just a scam to get you to turn over sensitive information, authorities say.

Officials want you to be wary of a nationwide scam. Text messages claim you owe money to a toll agency, like Sunpass.

Here are some tips from the Better Business Bureau to avoid scams when buying tickets for sporting events, concerts and other events.

Scammers often prey on the public’s sympathy and generosity after natural disasters using tactics like fradulent charities and crowdfunding campaigns.

During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims.

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