How to spot a credit card skimmer before you swipe
Dozens of community members gathered at the Lynnfield Senior Center on Monday to learn more about the silent danger of credit card skimmers. The event was hosted by the Office of Consumer Affairs...
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NBC10 Boston Responds has returned $1.6 million to our viewers
NBC10 Boston Responds aims to get our viewers answers and if possible, solutions and resolutions. Here’s a look at some recent cases.
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Tips to keep your electric bill down in the summer heat
Another hot stretch of weather over the next couple of days means many will continue to crank the air conditioning to stay cool. But that doesn’t come cheap. If you’re dreading another expensive energy bill, there are some simple things you can do at home to keep costs down. Massachusetts ranks sixth in the nation for most expensive home... -
Beware of scams ahead of Amazon Prime Day and competing sales
The July shopping frenzy is about to begin. Amazon Prime Day sales kick off Tuesday, July 16. Last year, Amazon said the first day of Prime Day was the single largest sales day in its history. With other stores offering competing sales ahead of the retail industry’s critical back-to-school season, a lot of people will be getting in on the…... -
What AT&T customers should know about the massive call, text record hack
While, according to the company, personal data like credit card information and Social Security numbers was not accessed and neither was the content of any calls or texts messages, it still may be cause for concern.
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Last American charged under Turks and Caicos ammunition law avoids jail time
Sharitta Grier was charged with possession of ammunition on the islands after two bullets were found in her bag. She was given a 23-week suspended sentence and issued a fine. Follow NBC10 Boston on… Instagram: instagram.com/nbc10boston TikTok: tiktok.com/@nbc10boston Facebook: facebook.com/NBC10Boston X: twitter.com/NBC10Boston... -
When Elizabeth Grady shut down, customers had no way to spend their gift cards
The Elizabeth Grady Beauty Company was in business for nearly 50 years in Massachusetts. News of its unexpected closing this year has not gone over well with customers, many of whom were left holding expensive gift cards for spa services and want their money back. Twin sisters Megan Opie and Victoria Lambkin were frequent customers of the Elizabeth... -
Traveling as a caregiver can create unique challenges
Caregiving expert Amy Goyer says you should plan ahead when traveling with someone who may have special needs, and don’t be afraid to ask for accomodation. Follow NBC10 Boston on… Instagram: instagram.com/nbc10boston TikTok: tiktok.com/@nbc10boston Facebook: facebook.com/NBC10Boston X: twitter.com/NBC10Boston... -
Looking at trends in identity crimes
Researchers say scammers are using AI to improve fake job listings.
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Ticketmaster data breach: what you need to know
The company is contacting customers to warn them about a security incident that happened between April 2 and May 18.
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Is your credit card interest rate ruining your finances? Try negotiating a better one
The average credit card interest rate in America is a whopping 24.8%. Interest rates that high can lead to your debt growing very quickly, so lowering your interest rate should be a top priority for credit card holders. There’s good news for credit card holders who need a break from the record rates: Negotiating a better rate might be easier…... -
IRS commissioner on scams, social media, and his cat
The head of the Internal Revenue Service just wrapped up his first year with the agency and he is on the road. He recently made a stop at our NBC10 Boston studios. “I’m sitting here, getting the word out, as the IRS commissioner urging residents of Massachusetts and beyond to be wary, to be skeptical that scams are on...
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Get an unexpected package? It might be a scam
Have you ever received a package full of random items that you didn’t order? If so, you might have been a victim of a scam that’s targeting millions of people across the country. Unexpected orders of random merchandise can indicate what’s known as a brushing scam. Brushing scams are used by some unscrupulous online retailers to bo... -
American man awaits news of fate in Turks and Caicos ammunition case
One of the remaining three Americans charged in the Turks and Caicos Islands will be in court Friday. Ryan Watson of Oklahoma will be sentenced on possession of ammunition charges. This comes as the island government has made an amendment to the strict firearms ordinance that Watson and the other Americans were charged under. Ryan Watson and his wi... -
Do you know what goes in your recycling bin?
You probably have those moments, standing in your garage, wondering whether something goes into the recycling bin or the trash can. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is trying to educate residents on what they can send to our recycling facilities. “My plastic bottles, jars, jugs and tubs,” says Greg Cooper, direc... -
Water safety: Alarming stats on kids' drowning risk
It can take just a matter of seconds for a child to drown, and drowning is leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Here’s what you can do keep your kids safe.
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What to know about ‘soft saving'
Much of Gen Z is stressed out about money, but a trend going viral on TikTok called “soft saving” could do them more harm than good.
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FBI warns about text scam targeting drivers: ‘These are sophisticated scams'
Drivers are being targeted in a new scam. The FBI and Identity Theft Resource Center say reports of toll road scams are rapidly on the rise and may be moving from state to state. “It’s definitely a well-executed scam. It’s purporting to be a small balance owed that is easily settled,” says FBI Supervisory Special Agent Keith Custer. The...
