Scams

AI is making “wrong number” text scams more common, and the best defense is no response, and reporting the text as spam.

The FBI in Miami is warning about an increase in scams targeting South Florida residents over the phone. The scam starts with a phone call, in which callers identify themselves as federal officers and tell people to “wire or mail ‘settlement’ money or to assist law enforcement with an investigation against a bank.” Authorities warn that the calls can seem…

Thousands sent to someone posing as a realtor, leaving victims without a home and their money. NBC6’s Tony Pipitone reports

Consumers reported losing $14.8 million to text job scams in 2023 and that figure shot up to $61.2 million in 2024, according to the FTC.

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.

Texts telling people they have unpaid tolls are usually a scam to steal money and personal information, according to the FBI and FTC.

As Americans file their taxes, scammers are increasing their efforts to steal personal information. Take these steps to protect yourself.

Crypto scams are difficult to spot and stop, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s latest operation is targeting crypto scams before they start. 

Crypto scams are difficult to spot and stop, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s latest operation is targeting crypto scams before they start. NBC6’s Sasha Jones reports

News4 and Consumer Reports have new advice on how to stop annoying robocalls and avoid becoming a fraud victim.

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.