Scams

USPS issued a warning about being cautious when you receive unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you.

The “smishing” scam comes in the form and text message and aims to steal your personal information. Here’s how to spot one.

Authorities are alerting of a new scam technique involving fake QR codes to possibly siphon personal and banking information.

Authorities are alerting of a new scam technique involving fake QR codes to possibly siphon personal and banking information.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warned consumers to be cautious of deals and other scams this holiday season. NBC6’s Laura Rodriguez reports

A home inspector is warning every small business owner to be on the lookout for an elaborate fraudulent check scheme that nearly cost him over $1,000. NBC6’s Myriam Masihy reports

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.

In the blink of an eye, Wanda Tima watched the community Facebook page she started 13 years ago slip out of her control and into the hands of a hacker. 

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams.

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

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

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 But what if you received a notice that your number was revoked?

NBC6 Investigates a scheme targeting vacant lots across South Florida

Cryptocurrencies have become a major tool in “pig butchering” scams, where fraudsters flatter their victims over weeks or months.

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

Scammers are targeting students prepping for the SAT exams. Here’s how to avoid them. NBC6’s Alina Machado reports

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

Experts are warning shoppers to not fall for scams on this Fourth of July holiday. NBC6’s Sasha Jones reports

Cyber criminals are tapping into wealth accounts through human connection. Here’s how to spot it and cut ties as soon as you can.

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.