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Every year thousands of people lose money to scams, from a few dollars to their life savings.
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Every year thousands of people lose money to scams, from a few dollars to their life savings.
According to the 2016 Identity Fraud Study, released by Javelin Strategy & Research, $15 billion was stolen from 13.1 million U.S. consumers in 2015.
The Securities and Exchange Commission and Vermont on Thursday filed civil fraud charges against partners in two northern Vermont ski resorts accused of using funds from foreign investors to develop an economically depressed area of the state for almost a decade.
Two former State Street Corp. executives have been charged in a scheme to defraud at least six clients through secret commissions applied to billions of dollars in securities trades.
If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, get your free credit report right away to ensure identity thieves have not opened additional accounts.
Let's talk about the passwords to your various accounts. Some folks use the same password for all of their accounts. Not prudent the experts tell us.
Here are some more tips from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to help you avoid fraud.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has some suggestions to help you avoid fraud.
This is National Consumers Protection Week, a national campaign to help consumers make better-informed decisions and avoid being scammed.
New electronic devices are making odometer fraud easier than ever and the I-Team found thousands of unsuspecting buyers here in Massachusetts are walking right into that trap.
The mail included healthcare statements and checks from the government. After several calls, and several months, the mail just kept coming.
It's been a billion dollar problem for the Internal Revenue System: identity thieves stealing the tax refund checks of honest taxpayers.
A doctor on the Cape has been indicted for illegally prescribing Oxycodone and defrauding the state's Medicaid program.
A woman charged with defrauding the One Fund said she hasn't done anything wrong and claims she's the target of a "witch hunt."
Hackers are getting a hold of Social Security numbers and filing fraudulent tax returns.
A Jamaica Plain woman who claimed to be a Boston Marathon bombing victim has been indicted for fraud.
A Boston Fire Department district chief was indicted Thursday on charges related to schemes he allegedly used to profit from vendors.
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 Haverhill woman was indicted on wire fraud charges this week, accused of stealing close to $1 million from a Massachusetts-based information technology staffing company.
The Secretary of State's office has filed fraud charges against three people who ran Wings Network, offering get-rich-quick internet products.
The IRS does not send unsolicited emails about a person's tax account or ask for detailed personal and financial information.
Police say a man and woman tried to buy a pair of $1000 gift cards at a Target in Concord, New Hampshire using bogus credit cards.
You need to protect what's in your wallet. You need to protect your credit card numbers, ATM numbers, Social Security numbers, and pin numbers.
Massachusetts State Police are looking for a group of people allegedly committing license fraud that is potentially putting bad drivers on the road.
A new agreement will allow state welfare officials and local law enforcement to investigate allegations of trafficking in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
A nationwide botulism outbreak in babies linked to contaminated infant formula has reached Massachusetts.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
The Brian Walshe murder trial continued with a focus on his iPhone and text messages about his dead wife Ana.
The 2026 Men's World Cup draw is being revealed in Washington, D.C.
What started as a bored teenager's online experiment during the pandemic has turned into a real-life change on MBTA bus routes.
WBZ Change Maker Adrian Oomer was honored by the Philanthropy Partners of the Cape and Islands.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
A new study finds that simply having a HEPA air purifier in the classroom may not be enough to keep students safe from respiratory illnesses.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
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.
Ocean Spray is looking into videos that claim to show its cranberry sauce cans full of water instead of jelly.
"Blue laws" in Massachusetts prevent most retailers, including grocery stores, from opening on Thanksgiving.
Two shuttered retailers are set to become supermarkets in southeastern Massachusetts.
The Michelin Guide revealed its 2025 "Northeast Cities" edition Tuesday night, and for the first time ever it spotlighted restaurants in the Boston area.
A new report from a nonprofit consumer organization highlights two grocery store chains in Massachusetts for their quality and price.
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.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The draw is being revealed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points and the Boston Celtics routed the Washington Wizards 146-101 on Thursday night.
Paval Zacha scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 37 saves and the Boston Bruins beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night.
The Pirates have traded pitcher Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox for outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia as part of a five-player deal.
Sixteen high school football teams in Massachusetts are looking to become a state champion at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.
A North Atlantic right whale spotted off Ireland last year has made an "extraordinary" 3,000-mile journey to Boston, scientists say.
A bald eagle found bloodied in Fitchburg, Massachusetts was likely hurt in a bird fight and not shot as first suspected.
A little owl somehow ended up in the bathroom of someone's home in Barnstable, Massachusetts.