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Mother's warning after son's 8-month Turks and Caicos prison sentence: ‘It's not behind us'
Three American tourists are detained on Turks and Caicos Islands for violating a strict firearm and ammunition law, and a mother whose son was imprisoned for months is warning tourists not to go to the popular vacation destination
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US tourists face 12 years in prison for accidentally bringing ammo to Caribbean island
The U.S. State Department is warning travelers about strict new laws in Turks and Caicos Islands that carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years for bringing guns or ammunition to the island.
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Green ways to get rid of your unwanted clothes and textiles
Earth Day is the perfect time to tackle the annual tradition of spring cleaning. And if you’re thinking about decluttering your closet, you might want to be mindful of how you’re disposing of those items. It is illegal to toss old clothing or other textiles in the trash in Massachusetts. “Residents in the United States discard 28 billion pounds...... -
Solar panel problem resolved by NBC10 Boston
The NBC10 Boston Responds team stepped in to help a woman who had waited months for maintenance work to be done on the solar panels on her newly purchased home.
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Don't forget your digital devices during your spring cleaning
As the flowers bloom and weather gets warmer, many of us will be doing some spring cleaning around the house. But your physical space shouldn’t be the only thing getting a good scrub. Spring is a good time to clean up your digital footprint and devices. This can help you stay organized and in control of your online presence....
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Answering your last-minute tax prep questions
The tax deadline is upon us. For most Americans, that day is April 15, but Massachusetts and Maine residents will have until April 17 to file their taxes this year. If you still have some last-minute questions, the IRS can help answer some of those this weekend in-person. On Saturday, April 13, the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in Boston will̷... -
Fraud Fighters: Helping seniors spot scams
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office has hit the road to educate seniors about all the scams they need to watch out for. Looking at everything from romance to home repair scams, these frauds cost consumers $8.8 billion in 2022. At a Fraud Fighter event at the Boston Elks Lodge in West Roxbury, Jackie Lamont from the Suffolk County DA’sR... -
Scam nearly cost woman hundreds of dollars after she misdialed
Travelers are being warned about an airline customer service impostor scam.
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Protecting yourself from data breaches
More than 600,000 Massachusetts residents have been impacted by a data breach this year alone.
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Stuck with a prepaid phone that wouldn't activate, NH woman turns to NBC10 Boston Responds
What good is a new phone if you can’t use it? When a Greenville, New Hampshire, woman couldn’t get her phone activated, she contacted our NBC10 Boston Responds team as a last resort. Holly Patterson says she isn’t interested in fancy smartphones. “I know other people spend like, thousands, hundreds, and that’s fine, but I don’t u... -
A new app can help protect your privacy by stopping the sale of your consumer data
We live in a world where every click collects data, but there are ways to keep companies from selling that information to protect your privacy.
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Solar eclipse viewing requires protective eyewear – here's what you need to know
There’s a lot of excitement around the solar eclipse, but you can do real damage if you don’t have the proper eyewear to view it.
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$1.5M in viewer money recovered by NBC10 Boston Responds
Our NBC10 Boston Responds team has hit a milestone -they’ve recovered more than $1.5 million for our viewers since we launched in 2017.
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Mass. firefighter who survived deadly Station nightclub blaze teaches fire safety to teens
It can be tough to get through to teenagers. But a Massachusetts firefighter who survived one of the deadliest nightclub fires in New England is doing it. He is sharing his experience to better prepare teens before they head out into the world on their own. ”I’m a survivor of the Station nightclub fire. I know none of you...
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Real estate tips for prospective home buyers
Steve Rife and his family moved to a home in Winchester, Massachusetts, last November. He bought the house back in October — right when interest rates were nearing a historic 8%. He says the house was exactly what they were looking for. “There was a window where the interest rates went up enough that prices started coming down a little…... -
SAT prep scams are targeting parents and students
High school students across the country are gearing up for the May SATs—the entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. And many are seeking out prep courses to help boost their scores. But parents, be warned. Scammers who have specific student information are making the rounds. Parents and students are ... -
This Mass. woman paid off $70K in credit card debt – here's how
Credit card debt is at record levels. U.S. consumers have nearly $1.3 trillion in credit card debt. That’s a head-spinning number, but you know the impact of it if you’re overwhelmed and struggling to pay your own credit card bills. But even if it seems impossible, you can turn it around. Melissa John Giusti of Bridgewater, Massachusetts...