A consumer first alert about fake Facebook messages. We’ve been getting messages from viewers asking about this. Cyber ...

Facebook is a great platform for staying connected, sharing memories, and even discovering new opportunities. However, not ...

Evan starts calling Carina “honey.” But this story ends in heartbreak and financial ruin — because the whole thing was a scam. There is no Evan. He’s not a real person. Carina was lured ...

She also wired $49,755 on Dec. 26 to a bank account the scammers advised her to send ... Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab) ...

Scammers have found a wild new way to extort unsuspecting Facebook users. Find out how to avoid the trap here. Adelaide resident Nathan, 73, told The Advertiser he was selling his MacBook Pro on ...

She'd shared some personal information when she called. Was she being targeted by a banking scam? Burton reached a TD Bank customer service representative on Monday, who told her the message was ...

He also shared a video that explained the scam's mechanics and prevention tips. With the increasing use of digital platforms and online transactions, digital scams have become more prevalent and ...

As the 2025 tax season unfolds, the Internal Revenue Service has unveiled its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams. This list highlights the most prevalent scams taxpayers need to be wary of and ...

Platforms like Vinted, Facebook Marketplace ... so does the risk of falling victim to scams.” The expert says: “There are countless stories of buyers purchasing a designer handbag or vintage ...

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – The Ventura County Sheriff's Office issued a press release Wednesday about new scams that has been reported in the Thousand Oaks area. According to the Financial Crimes ...

Residents WITN spoke with said scams are the main concern. “It comes on your phone if they call you at home,” said Robert Jones. “Mostly I get it on my cell phone. I do not click on it ...

“It starts out where these criminal scammers will pose as someone they are not and gain trust of our youth and convince them to send inappropriate photos. Once that is done, the extortion begins ...