BBB: Beware Of COVID Vaccine Trial Scams Offering Cash For Participation
The scam often starts as an unsolicited text or social media message saying that you qualify for a clinical trial, which will pay you upwards of $1,000.
Better Business Bureau
Coronavirus Scams: BBB Issues Warning About Vaccine Claims, Mask Sales
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public that scammers will try and take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic.
Donating To Help Australia's Fire Victims? Beware Of Scammers, Better Business Bureau Warns
Before writing a check or pulling out your credit card to help, watch out for scams.
'Secret Sister' Gift Exchanges Are Illegal Pyramid Schemes, Better Business Bureau Says
The BBB has issued a warning about a scam on social media.
Credit Card Companies Take Action To Prevent Expensive 'Free' Trials
The temptation to test out a free product can actually cost customers big time. Complaints about these "free" trials more than doubled between 2015 and 2017.
Better Business Bureau Warns Of Fake Solar Eclipse Glasses
The Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to be alert when considering offers related to Monday's solar eclipse.
What To Know Before You Register For A 'Fun Run'
The Better Business Bureau has some advice before you sign up for your next color run, obstacle course or mud run.
Scam Alert: BBB Warns Of Phony Emails Containing Fake Job Offers
If a job offer that looks too good to be true appears in your inbox, it probably is.
MyPillow CEO Fights Back Against 'F' Rating
The creator of MyPillow is standing up for his invention after the Better Business Bureau revoked his company's accreditation.
I-Team: New Bill Would Regulate Airbnb, Short Term Rentals In Mass.
A Boston lawmaker says short term rentals can have a detrimental effect on a neighborhood.
How To Effectively Deal With Scammers
Here are some guidelines from the FTC when dealing with a possible scammer on the phone. My advice is to just hang up or not even take the call.
The Affordable Care Act Scam
Scammers had a field day with the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), using it as a way to fool Americans into sharing their personal information.
The Do Not Call List Scam
With online and mobile banking skyrocketing, it's no surprise that scams are quickly following.
Beware Of Casting Call Scams
In this scam, scammers pose as agents or talent scouts looking for actors, singers, models, reality show contestants, etc., and they use phony audition notices to fool aspiring performers into paying to try out for parts that don't exist.
Don't Be Fooled! Scams Are Everywhere!
Have you heard of the arrest warrant scam? Check it out...
It's National Consumer Week!
This is a national campaign to help consumers make better-informed decisions and avoid being scammed.
Better Business Bureau: Watch Out For 'One Ring' Cell Phone Scam
The Better Business Bureau wants you to be aware of something called the "one ring" scam.
Charity Scams To Look Out For
Within hours of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, CT, social media pages began cropping up dedicated to the victims.
Avoiding Home Improvement Scams
One of the top Home Improvement Scams was the Sandy "Storm Chasers".
The Grandparents Scam
According to the Better Business Bureau, the "Grandparent Scam" has been around a while but is still widespread.
How To Avoid Identity Theft
There has been a rebound in identity theft according Javelin Strategy. So how can you protect yourself?
Phishing Scams And How To Avoid Them
Chances are that if you own a phone or computer, an attempt to steal your identify has been made by scammers.
Better Business Bureau Warns Of Online Coupon Scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning couponers to beware of a scam to steal your information online, masked in a way to save you money.
Saugus Police Warn Of 'Storm Chaser' Scams After Hurricane Sandy
Police say they come out of the woodwork after natural disasters - people soliciting plumbing, contracting or electrical work but instead steal or don't complete the proper work.
I-Team: Magazine Subscribers Ripped Off By Mail Scam
There's nothing worse than paying for something and getting nothing in return. That's exactly what a lot of magazine subscribers say is happening to them.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Barnstable Police warns of possible use of date-rape drugs at local bars
Barnstable Police say they have recently received several reports of people who feel like they have been drugged at local bars.
Overheated lawnmower may have caused massive fire in Methuen
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Byfield mourns the loss of beloved greenhouse worker
Susan Sforza Nico was killed in a weekend car accident at the Byfield Greenhouse and Garden Center.
Monkeypox patient in Boston had contact with 200 people, CDC says
The CDC said they are tracking 200 contacts connected to the monkeypox patient in Boston.
Body found at home of missing Medford woman
A body has been found by police at a Medford home that is connected to a woman who was reported missing.
Electric boats provide views of Boston Harbor
The owner of Boston Electric Boats says the electric boats are eco-friendly and have quieter motors.
Man with salmonella symptoms angry over Jif peanut butter recall handling
A Middleboro man feels like more could be done for the people who got sick from the peanut butter.
Revere Beach, Carson Beach locals concerned over recent arrests
Residents hope that as the warm weather sticks around, the crowds will eventually thin out.
Study: Growing up with dogs may reduce Crohn's disease risk
Man's best friend could be your toddler's as well.
Latest News From CBS Boston
More Latest News From CBS Boston
Barnstable Police warns of possible use of date-rape drugs at local bars
Barnstable Police say they have recently received several reports of people who feel like they have been drugged at local bars.
Overheated lawnmower may have caused massive fire in Methuen
Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the home.
Byfield mourns the loss of beloved greenhouse worker
Susan Sforza Nico was killed in a weekend car accident at the Byfield Greenhouse and Garden Center.
Monkeypox patient in Boston had contact with 200 people, CDC says
The CDC said they are tracking 200 contacts connected to the monkeypox patient in Boston.
Body found at home of missing Medford woman
A body has been found by police at a Medford home that is connected to a woman who was reported missing.
Health
More Health
Study: Growing up with dogs may reduce Crohn's disease risk
Man's best friend could be your toddler's as well.
Study: global warming could make it harder to get good sleep
Global warming could have a profound impact on our ability to get a good night's sleep.
Massachusetts reports 7,626 new COVID cases, positivity rate drops to 8.30%
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 7,626 new confirmed COVID cases on Monday.
Boston Children’s Hospital researchers part of international investigation of monkeypox
WBZ TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
Pfizer says 3 small COVID vaccine shots protect kids under 5
It's the latest step toward letting the littlest kids get the shots.
I-Team
More I-Team
Massachusetts struggles to keep up with mental health crisis for kids, teens
Kids in crisis often end up waiting for days or weeks in emergency rooms. It's a practice called "boarding."
Chelsea residents outraged over toxic debris dumped near homes
Chelsea residents gathered Wednesday evening to get answers about the state's dumping of a pile of rubble filled with asbestos.
Removal of debris pile contaminated with asbestos underway
Crews in Chelsea have begun removing a pile of debris that is contaminated with asbestos on Friday.
I-Team: Zelle blamed after hackers steal teen's bank account
Zelle is now a favorite for thieves because once the money is transferred out, it's nearly impossible to get back.
I-Team: debris containing asbestos dumped in Chelsea in July
Hazardous construction material was dumped in Chelsea last July and had been sitting next to a public housing development.
Keller @ Large
More Keller @ Large
"Faces of COVID" account serves as reminder of lives lost during pandemic
The "Faces of COVID" Twitter account remembers lives lost during the pandemic.
Keller @ Large: Women's Soccer Pay Agreement Spotlights Gender Wage Gap
As women's soccer players negotiate equal pay, the question remains: What about the rest of America's women?
Mystery remains after Pentagon reveals UFO database
While the hearing did reveal some detail, a lot still remains a mystery.
Efforts to boost airline passenger rights remain grounded
Airline dissatisfaction is taking off, and lawmakers have noticed.
Keller & Large: Push for gas tax holiday takes toll on partisan unity
With gas prices rising, deviation from the party line is a growth stock these days.
Business News
More Business News
Wayfair opening Lynnfield store to showcase furniture brand
Wayfair is opening a new physical store on the North Shore this week.
BPS announces contract with Black-owned City Fresh Foods
Roxbury based and minority-owned City Fresh Foods is taking on the responsibility of providing meals to almost 50,000 Boston Public School students starting on July 1.
Gaming Commission reports about $99 million in April revenue across all casinos
Inflation did not hurt the casino business in Massachusetts.
Robots help distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost.
New robots help Mansfield distribution center workers become more productive, less fatigued
Robots at Top Notch Distributors are giving current employees a big boost. WBZ-TV's Breana Pitts reports.
New England Living
More New England Living
New England Living: Scallop and risotto recipe
We're in the Test Kitchen with chefs from Strega Italiano.
New England Living: Mixing up a Tiger Lily cocktail
In our Mixology series, a lesson on how to make a fun and easy summer cocktail.
Behind the scenes at WaterFire Providence
WaterFire has been a Providence tradition for over 25 years.
Glassblowing at The Bubble Factory in Essex
The Bubble Factory is a multimedia workshop and classroom.
Visit Broomstones curling club in Wayland
As Massachusetts' largest curling club, Broomstones is hotbed for talent.
Sports
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Marcus Smart out, but Robert Williams returning to Celtics lineup for Game 4
The Celtics got some good news and some bad news on the injury front for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Marcus Smart wins NBA Hustle Award
No one hustles quite like Marcus Smart.
Story named AL Player of the Week
This was an obvious choice.
Slimmed-down Mac Jones learned a lot about nutrition
Mac Jones is looking a bit trimmer as he enters his second year in the NFL.
Belichick downplays Patriots' lack of offensive coordinator
Bill Belichick doesn't seem to be even slightly concerned.
Offbeat
More Offbeat
Maine K9 finds missing woman, days after tracking down girl
A Maine K9 has been hard at work over the past few days.
Peterboro Basket Co. in NH closing, citing forest pest
The Peterboro Basket Company has been in business since 1854.
Killer whale spotted by fisherman off Nantucket
A fishing crew spotted a majestic sight in the waters off Massachusetts this week – an orca whale.
Bobcat breaks into Vermont home, attacks elderly man inside
An elderly man in Vermont had a wild encounter with a bobcat when the animal broke into his home and attacked him.
Boston area glimpses "super flower blood moon" lunar eclipse
Sunday night brought the first total eclipse to the northeast in over three years.