I-Team gets phone scam victim's stolen money back after bank refuses to help
Hackers took over a woman's phone and then stole thousands of dollars from her bank account. When her bank refused to refund her money she called the I-Team.
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I-Team: Norton woman loses thousands of dollars to mobile bank fraud
WBZ TV's Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
PayPal Tells Customer Her Death Is A Breach Of Contract
PayPal blamed the insensitive letter on one of three causes: a bug, a bad letter template, or human error.
Lawsuit Claims PayPal Takes Sides In Disputed Transactions
Some users claim the company is taking sides when it comes to disputed transactions.
Protecting What's In Your Wallet
You need to protect what's in your wallet. You need to protect your numbers.
Feds: Haverhill Woman Stole $1 Million From Employer; Bought Cruise Tickets, Vintage Cars
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.
It's National Consumer Week!
This is a national campaign to help consumers make better-informed decisions and avoid being scammed.
Protecting Your Numbers From Identity Theft
You need to protect your numbers. Credit card numbers, ATM numbers, Social Security numbers, and pin numbers.
National Consumer Protection Week: Selling Online
Thinking of selling your car or some other valuable item through a classified ad or online?
Business Headlines: Target's Mini-Stores; New 'Average Joe's'
Target is looking to Boston to try out a new business model.
Week Before Christmas: Protecting Your Numbers
This is a frantic time of year; the pressure to create the perfect holiday wears us down, both physically and emotionally.
Early Numbers Indicate Cyber Monday Was A Success For Retailers
This Cyber Monday is breaking just about every record with sales reaching $1.2 billion.
Opinions Pay Off For Online Product Testers
Market research companies offer Internet users money for testing products and websites, and some testers say they're able to make hundreds of dollars a month from their own homes.
Money Matters - National Consumer Protection Week: Selling Online
Thinking of selling your car or some other valuable item through a classified ad or online?
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NH man arrested, accused of stabbing his mother to death at their home
A man is under arrest after the New Hampshire Attorney General said he stabbed his mother to death at their home in Goffstown.
Chris Christie may not appear on Republican primary ballot in Maine
The former New Jersey governor fell short of the minimum 2,000 signatures needed from Maine voters to qualify for the state's Republican presidential primary.
Student at Sharon High School accused of making hit list inspired by TikTok
A student at Sharon High School is accused of making a hit list inspired by a TikTok challenge.
With Jayson Tatum ejected late in 3rd quarter, Celtics beat 76ers 125-119
Jayson Tatum scored 21 points before he was ejected for arguing near the end of the third quarter and the Boston Celtics beat the depleted Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 on Friday night.
UNH researchers find possible cause of mysterious dog illness
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have a potential breakthrough into what's causing a mysterious illness in dogs across the country.
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Storm will bring heavy rain to Boston, snow up north
This will be a rainstorm for everyone in southern New England. Snowfall will be confined to the north.
5-year-old girl left on school bus alone for five hours in Dartmouth
A family is demanding answers after a 5-year-old girl was left alone on a school bus for hours Thursday in Dartmouth.
Cannabis Control Commission chair Shannon O'Brien accused of racist remarks
Court filings reveal O'Brien is accused of making "racially, ethnically and culturally insensitive statements."
Many Christmas tree farms already sold out; garden centers expect big weekend
A garden center owner said this is the first time demand and supply seem to be back to pre-pandemic levels.
Student at Sharon High School accused of making hit list inspired by TikTok
A student at Sharon High School is accused of making a hit list inspired by a TikTok challenge.
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New "brain care score" from MGH can test your risk for dementia, stroke
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
Can weight loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy cause heart problems?
Dr. Mallika Marshall says the drugs can increase heart rate, but they may actually help prevent heart disease and stroke.
Tinnitus caused by auditory nerve damage, local researchers find
Massachusetts Eye and Ear researchers found that people with tinnitus may have a type of "hidden hearing loss" that isn't detected by conventional tests.
Entering menopause later maintains muscle strength, study suggests
A new study finds the later a woman enters menopause, the longer she maintains good muscle function.
Traffic pollution can raise a driver's blood pressure, study says
A new study found that pollution from tailpipe exhaust, brake and tire wear, and road dust can raise your blood pressure while you're sitting in the car.
I-Team
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I-Team: Companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often have penalties reduced
Some companies fined by OSHA after worker deaths often end up getting their penalties reduced to the point where they're not effective.
I-Team: Boston is mapping "hollow sidewalks"
There are mysterious signs in various neighborhoods around Boston warning about so-called "hollow sidewalks."
I-Team: Brothel network suspect got more than $500,000 in COVID relief funds
Court documents show that one of the men involved in the ring received over $500,000 in government funds for one of his businesses.
I-Team: Mass Save's rebate mess infuriates customers
Despite several I-Team investigations and promises to improve, the Mass Save program continues to be plagued with problems.
I-Team: Police draining resources with so many calls to Tewksbury Hospital
Tewksbury Police are called to Tewksbury Hospital so often it's become a significant drain on their resources
Keller @ Large
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Keller @ Large: The state of electric vehicles in Massachusetts
Consumer Reports is out with its new list of the most reliable cars. And while hybrids from many automakers scored well, electric vehicles did not.
Keller: Sports betting targeting college students a big fear for state regulators
Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
Keller: Ron DeSantis, Sam Bankman-Fried headline 2023 national turkeys
Mother Nature, a spy balloon, a convicted con man and a presidential candidate are all on Jon Keller's 2023 list of national turkeys.
Keller @ Large: The top local turkeys in 2023
A few Boston City Councilors made Jon Keller's annual list of the top turkeys in Massachusetts this year.
Keller: How has the media handled 2024 presidential election coverage so far?
Northeastern University professor and media critic Dan Kennedy looks at the 2024 election coverage so far.
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Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what's taking their places?
Christmas Tree Shop and Bed Bath & Beyond are gone. So what is filling those empty stores now?
Here's who's moving in to empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores
Retailers are pouncing on empty Bed Bath & Beyond stores - including some former locations in Massachusetts.
Weekend Wakeup: Harmon Coffee of Rockland
Owner Mike Sullivan started the company in a small shed next to his house.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Mass. neighborhood turned into film set
Several blocks of one Melrose neighborhood are decked out in Halloween decor for the movie filming.
Keller: Is Beacon Hill to blame for Massachusetts' retail theft problem?
Massachusetts has a growing retail theft problem and Beacon Hill may be to blame for part of it.
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Generations of penny candy, local goods, and whimsical shopping
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Museum, sculpture garden, theater, and more at Southern Vermont Arts Center
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
Entertaining audiences for 85 years at Weston Theater Company
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Curated experiences at Kimpton Taconic boutique hotel
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Using daylight to create space and comfort in your home
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
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With Jayson Tatum ejected late in 3rd quarter, Celtics beat 76ers 125-119
Jayson Tatum scored 21 points before he was ejected for arguing near the end of the third quarter and the Boston Celtics beat the depleted Philadelphia 76ers 125-119 on Friday night.
Captain Anthony Olson leads 14U Mattapan Patriots to National Championship
Anthony Olson is the captain and one of the quarterbacks of the American Youth Football League 14U Mattapan Patriots.
Demario Douglas ruled out for Sunday's game
If Bailey Zappe gets the start for the Patriots on Sunday, the quarterback won't have the services of the team's best receiver against the Chargers.
Jabrill Peppers apologizes for his hot-mic moment
Peppers had an unflattering remark about the Patriots after last week's loss to the Giants, and offered up a lengthy apology at his locker on Friday.
Lawrence Guy named NFLPA Community MVP
In a season full of losses on the field, at least the Patriots are winning for their work in the community.
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$25 million Mass Lottery winner plans to have "really good Christmas"
This isn't the first time she's hit it big in the lottery.
Video shows bumbling burglar slip, struggle to steal cigarettes in Maine
A klutzy thief was caught on camera stumbling during a smoke shop burglary.
"Astounding" number of whales seen feeding off Maine
It's a feeding frenzy in the Gulf of Maine for whales and sharks - sometimes chowing down side by side.
Golden Retriever Experience at Vermont farm proves hugely popular
Fall tourists are coming out in droves to a farm in Vermont to play with some golden retrievers.
Mini stallion siblings in Massachusetts looking for new home
A pair of mini stallion brothers are looking for a new home.