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Man lost $21,000 in SIM swap scam. Here's how to protect yourself
Crooks hijacked a man’s cellphone number and then stole money from his bank account using two-factor authentication.
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What to know about phishing text scam targeting Pa. Turnpike customers
Got a text message claiming that you have an outstanding toll on the Pennsylvania Turnpike? Don’t click the link because it’s possibly a phishing scam attempting to pry money from you, warns officials.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of scam targeting E-ZPass users
NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante reports on a recent scam using text messages to try and pry info out of Pennsylvania Turnpike E-ZPass customers. There is something people targeted with the scheme can do to report it.
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Ads for a popular online ‘side hustle' course are misleading, customers say
Legendary Marketer’s fine print says it isn’t a “get rich quick” program, but some who took the classes say they were sold on the prospect of fast and easy money.
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FTC to send $4.1 million to over 27,000 borrowers defrauded by student loan forgiveness scams
The Federal Trade Commission is sending $4.1 million to 27,584 consumers who were defrauded by a student debt relief scam.
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Victims of real estate wire scams beware as financial institutions experience more fraud attacks
A man thought all hope was lost when he fell victim to a scam and lost over $137,000 while buying a new home. After months he reached out to the NBC10 Responds team and Tracy Davidson who were able to get all his money back and have some tips on how to spot a scam if you’re in a similar...
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Business impersonation among the top scams to lookout for in 2024
Start off 2024 by protecting yourself from scams. The NBC10 Responds team and Tracy Davidson spoke with an identity theft protection expert about the top scams in 2024 and has everything to know about how they’ll be targeting people in the new year.
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Last-minute holiday shopping is ‘one of the keys to success for crooks,' expert says. How to stay safe
Taking these steps can help ensure you don’t become a fraud victim as you check off those last-minute holiday gifts on your list.
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Don't be the victim of a scam; What to watch for and who can help
This holiday season the NBC10 Responds team and Tracy Davidson are helping senior citizens not become the victim of inflation and fraud as costs rise and scammers come up with new ways to get people out of their money. Here’s what to watch for and who to contact if you’re a victim of scam.
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How to talk to older people in your life about scams
Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.
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Fraud alert! Scammers impersonate Bucks County officers, demand money
Officials warn about an ongoing phone scam involving people pretending to be members of the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office and demanding money.
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What is ‘quishing'?
Cybersecurity experts have warned Americans against hacking, phishing, now quishing schemes. Here’s what you need to know about the latest tactic scammers use to steal your information.
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How this 77-year-old widow lost $661,000 in a common tech scam: ‘I realized I had been defrauded of everything'
Marjorie Bloom, a retiree, lost her life savings in a “tech support” scam involving cryptocurrency. These frauds, which target older adults, are on the rise.
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Horror vacation? How to avoid fraud when planning your next trip
Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry and criminals want their share. Here’s how not to risk falling into their clutches.
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Man kills wife and sons before trying to take his own life after falling prey to online scam in Thailand
At least 11 people are suspected to be involved with a loan scam that allegedly drove a man to kill his wife and two young boys before trying to take his own life in their family home, Thai police said Wednesday.
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How to apply for jobs online without falling for scams
Navigating the job application process can be stressful, and dealing with job scams makes it worse. Follow these online job search tips to protect your information and find real opportunities.
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OK, Zoomer: Teens fall for online scams at faster rate than seniors, older victims lose more money
From 2017 to 2022, no age group fell for online scams at a quicker rate than people age 20 or younger, according to a study.
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‘Despicable' funeral home scam preys on grieving family members
“If there was a Scammers Hall of Shame, this one would make the Top 10 List, without question,” the Federal Trade Commission said.
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People are losing more money to scammers than ever before. Here's how to keep yourself safe
Business for scammers is booming. The most recent Federal Trade Commission data from 2022 shows that reported consumer losses to fraud totaled $8.8 billion. That’s a 30 percent increase from 2021. The biggest losses were to investment scams, including cryptocurrency schemes, which cost people more than $3.8 billion. Younger adults ages 20-29 reported losing money more often than older adults...
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IRS warns of new ‘unclaimed refund' scam through the mail
The IRS is warning taxpayers about a new scam tricking people into believing they are owed a refund.