How you can protect yourself after Social Security data breach
A lawsuit claims hackers stole billions of Social Security numbers. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
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A lawsuit claims hackers stole billions of Social Security numbers. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
After a lawsuit claims billions of Social Security numbers were made public, what can you do to keep your identify safe? WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
A Melrose firefighter has been arrested and charged with stealing the identity of a dead teenager.
A Melrose firefighter has been arrested and charged with stealing the identity of a dead teenager.
Three people from New York were arrested after police said they were caught using a fake driver's license to make a purchase at Macy's.
Certain habits make you an easier target for scammers. Here's how to protect your card info from being compromised.
Approximately 100 million people in the United States and 6 million more in Canada are affected by the massive data hacking.
When companies do business strictly online, it can make it challenging to find an actual person to help with a consumer issue.
Police warn residents of identity theft during tax season.
It's a scam called Facebook cloning.
The three large reporting companies, TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian, will provide you with an annual free copy of your credit report, but you must ask for it.
The IRS does not send unsolicited emails about a person's tax account or ask for detailed personal and financial information.
Folks enjoying the night out Saturday in Boston said it's disheartening to hear about another major data security breach.
Here are some answers to the most common questions about the Target data theft.
It is important to be checking your credit report and credit scores at least annually.
No one should charge you for your credit report.
Salem State University is warning 25,000 current and former students and staff that their social security numbers may be in the wrong hands.
There has been a rebound in identity theft according Javelin Strategy. So how can you protect yourself?
Chances are that if you own a phone or computer, an attempt to steal your identify has been made by scammers.
Be wary of anyone that wants you to sign a blank return or who refuses to put their name and Social Security number on your return.
When you think of identity theft, chances are you don't think your government is part of the problem.
Littleton police are apologizing for accidentally posting personal information on the department's website.
You need to protect your numbers. Credit card numbers, ATM numbers, Social Security numbers, and pin numbers.
The busy travel season is about to get underway. Although the inclination is to think about relaxing, it's important to keep safety top of mind as well.
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club is feeling the frustration after months of illegal dumping in their parking lot, a problem staff says is unnecessarily wasting money.
Frank Gehry, who died on Friday, designed two recognizable buildings in the Boston area.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
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.
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.
Frank Gehry, who died on Friday, designed two recognizable buildings in the Boston area.
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.
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 next summer.
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.