Boston police warn of pet and gift card scams during holiday season
Police in Boston are warning people to be on the lookout for scams this holiday season, especially when it comes to adding pets to your family.
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Police in Boston are warning people to be on the lookout for scams this holiday season, especially when it comes to adding pets to your family.
Boston police are warning of several scams around the holidays.
Officials in Massachusetts are warning residents about a new texting scam that claims to be from the Department of Revenue.
A police officer in Waltham is being called a hero after he managed to thwart an apparent Bitcoin scam.
Residents in Milford have found themselves on the receiving end of a scam that charges them for cellphones they didn't order.
A text message scam targeting drivers in Massachusetts has resurfaced. Here's what to do if you get one.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
The scammers called saying they were the Border Patrol, and that they had a package with her name on it.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
Receiving a product in the mail you didn't order can indicate a scam, consumer advocates warn. Here's what to know.
Drivers in Massachusetts are being warned of scam text messages claiming their owe money for unpaid tolls.
A Townsend woman was scammed into believing a famous actor was in love with her. Then the case took on a potentially more sinister turn.
Rip-off artists often use the same phrases to sow confusion and induce panic among their victims. Here's what to watch out for.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
Deep fake robocalls in New Hampshire are spreading false election information, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General's office.
Incomm's prepaid cards had "insufficient" security features that made them targets for card draining scams, a lawsuit alleges.
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.
The Better Business Bureau has a warning for college students who are looking for jobs.
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
A Cambridge man was almost scammed out of thousands of dollars until he saw our story on WBZ earlier this week.
Drake Maye is meeting with reporters ahead of Sunday's AFC divisional round game against the Houston Texans.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke to WBZ-TV ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters Wednesday ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez left Sunday's game with a concussion.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke to WBZ-TV ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Hundreds of police officers are expected at the wake for Uxbridge officer Stephen LaPorta Wednesday, a week after he was killed in the line of duty.
Jose Colon, who was found guilty of killing Trooper Hanna in 1983, is now eligible for parole.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
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.
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.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
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.
Drake Maye is meeting with reporters ahead of Sunday's AFC divisional round game against the Houston Texans.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke to WBZ-TV ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel met with reporters Wednesday ahead of the team's divisional round playoff game against the Houston Texans.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.