Did you receive an unsolicited package? It might be a brushing scam.
Receiving a product in the mail you didn't order can indicate a scam, consumer advocates warn. Here's what to know.
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Receiving a product in the mail you didn't order can indicate a scam, consumer advocates warn. Here's what to know.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole has guidance to help make sure your online shopping doesn't lead you into the arms of a scammer.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
The Better Business Bureau has tips on how to safely shop for the hottest toys and not become the victim of any scams.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
The Better Business Bureau says they're seeing an uptick in a specific type of scam, locally, that targets parents of college students called the "emergency scam."
When a tragic situation happens, like the deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, scammers are waiting to take advantage of your empathy and kindness.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to look out for scammers who target people that are looking to donate to Lewiston shooting victims.
The Better Business Bureau is warning about using devices like Alexa or Siri with caution because asking them to look up a phone number could land you right on a scammer's phone line.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
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.
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public that scammers will try and take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic.
Before writing a check or pulling out your credit card to help, watch out for scams.
The BBB has issued a warning about a scam on social media.
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.
The Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to be alert when considering offers related to Monday's solar eclipse.
The Better Business Bureau has some advice before you sign up for your next color run, obstacle course or mud run.
If a job offer that looks too good to be true appears in your inbox, it probably is.
The creator of MyPillow is standing up for his invention after the Better Business Bureau revoked his company's accreditation.
A Boston lawmaker says short term rentals can have a detrimental effect on a neighborhood.
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.
A Boston City Councilor wants assurances that a depleted community center in Allston will be replaced.
An investigation is underway after police said an employee at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston was allegedly seen on a TikTok video "appearing to have a sexualized conversation with a social media streamer" that was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
A 2-run first inning home run by former Cardinal Willson Contreras helped the Red Sox get off to a quick start, and Boston won a second straight game in St. Louis.
New Hampshire State Police say a 25-year-old man appears to have accidentally fallen off a bridge and into the Merrimack River, where he died.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
An investigation is underway after police said an employee at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston was allegedly seen on a TikTok video "appearing to have a sexualized conversation with a social media streamer" that was posing as a 15-year-old girl.
A Boston City Councilor wants assurances that a depleted community center in Allston will be replaced.
New Hampshire State Police say a 25-year-old man appears to have accidentally fallen off a bridge and into the Merrimack River, where he died.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
The mother of a special needs man who was attacked by teens in Danvers, Massachusetts in 2024 is "absolutely furious" after her son's attackers were only given parole.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
A 2-run first inning home run by former Cardinal Willson Contreras helped the Red Sox get off to a quick start, and Boston won a second straight game in St. Louis.
Boston Fleet sold out their game at TD Garden on Saturday, and fans were thrilled to see the team face off against the Montreal Victoire.
Willson Contreras drove in three runs against his former team, Ranger Suárez pitched six scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox set a season high for runs with a 7-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Deprived of the chance to win and get in, Boston clinched hours later when Detroit lost in regulation to New Jersey and the Red Wings were eliminated from contention.
The Red Sox fell to the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in the opening game of a 3-game series.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.