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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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‘Sick to my stomach': String of check-washing crimes under investigation in Swampscott
Police in Swampscott, Massachusetts, are warning the public to be on the lookout after a series of check-washing incidents. Criminals are stealing checks from people’s mail, changing the names and dollar amounts. The Swampscott Police Department says it is investigating about 20 such cases. Frank Colanto was taking a look at his bank account online when alarm bells started going…
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Police investigate check-washing scam
Authorities in Swampscott are sounding the alarm about a string of check-washing cases.
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BBB report shows rise in investment and cryptocurrency scams
The Better Business Bureau’s annual Scam Tracker Risk Report revealed a troubling increase in scams targeting consumers.
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Seeker beware: How to avoid being duped by job scams
According to data from the Federal Trade Commission, job scams have nearly tripled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the first nine months of 2023 alone, the FTC fielded nearly 61,000 complaints, which cost victims more than $186 million. “We know a lot of job seekers are in the market for new opportunities,” explained Francisco Tobin, a career…
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How to spot job scams
Fraudulent job listings have increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to spot a charity scam
In the wake of the earthquakes that have killed dozens in Japan, you will probably see social media posts about how you can help and where to click to make a donation. But donors beware: It’s important to make sure your money and personal information are going to a trusted place. Scammers always play off big events to try...
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Tips to avoid donation scams
In the wake of natural disasters like Japan’s earthquake, scammers often attempt to prey on kindness. Here are some ways to make sure your money and personal information don’t fall into the wrong hands.
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Protecting your child's personal information
With the start of a new school year, you may be filling out a lot of forms as you enroll your kids in extracurricular activities. But it’s a good idea to limit the information you share, because if it falls into the wrong hands, a criminal could ruin your child’s credit. Question whether it is absolutely necessary to provide...
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Tips to protect your child's personal information
It’s important to pay attention to what information you are sharing about you and your children.
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Saugus police warn of home repair scam
Police in Saugus, Massachusetts, are warning homeowners to be alert after a resident was scammed out of more than $100,000. Investigators say a crew of men told her she needed repair work on her home. Another Saugus resident tells NBC10 Boston she believes she was a victim, as well. “He was very much like a car salesman,” said Fran Salamone….
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Saugus police warn of scam after woman loses $100K
Police say a woman was cheated over $100,000 after a construction crew told her she needed repair work on her home.
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Scammers steal 85-year-old woman's cherished necklace
Police in Malden, Massachusetts, are warning the public about a scam in which thieves trick people out of their jewelry. One of those people, 85-year-old Edvige Leone, spoke with NBC10 Boston about her experience. She held the fake gold chains two people put around her neck while they swiped her real gold necklace that she’d been wearing for decades....
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Police warn of jewelry theft scam
An 85-year-old woman was scammed out of a beloved gold necklace in Malden.
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Here Are the States That Lost the Most Money in Online Dating Scams Last Year
New York is looking for love in all the wrong places, apparently — but a couple other states get burnt worse by fake loves.
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Quincy Police Investigate Fake Tattoo Store That Has Been Scamming Social Media Users
On social media, it’s branded as a new tattoo studio in Quincy, Massachusetts. There’s just one problem: It doesn’t exist. “When my appointment came up, I drove to the location, got there. It was an old man’s apartment, not any tattoo studio to be found,” said Ivana Awanda, a Marlboro resident. “It didn’t exist, I was scammed. Probably spent...
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Police Warn of Fake Tattoo Store Scam
A fake tattoo business in Quincy has already scammed at least a dozen people across Massachusetts.
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Police Warn to Look Out for Potential Scams Tied to Ana Walshe Case
Investigators continue to search for missing Massachusetts mother Ana Walshe, whose husband is in custody on charges of misleading the investigation. The Cohasset Police Department has issued a warning to beware of scams after seeing reports that there is a fundraiser purporting to help support the Walshe’s three young children. The kids are currently in the custody of the...
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Keep an Eye Out for Potential Scams Tied to Ana Walshe Case
Police warned the public to be cautious of any apparent fundraising accounts claiming to collect money for the Walshe’s young children.