Scams

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.

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.