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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.
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
The Federal Trade Commission says from 2014 to 2019 Americans lost nearly a half billion dollars to criminals posing as a government representative.
The Better Business Bureau said it is receiving a growing number of coronavirus-related complaints.
A new report from the Better Business Bureau is ranking the scams where people are most likely to lose money.
The Better Business Bureau is warning of a scam in which con artists impersonate representatives from a cable company and claim to offer a great deal on service.
Early summer is a busy time for the real estate market.
It's common for security system companies to go door to door looking for new business.
Scam artists can pose as everything from a government official to your cell phone provider. Now some are pretending to be an old friend on social media.
The Better Business Bureau has released a list of the top scams it uncovered in 2016.
Con artists steal millions from Americans every year. But the people most likely to fall for a scam may not be the ones you first think.
Scams are a growing business for criminals but now the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is providing a new tool that can help consumers from being scammed.
An online company is offering top dollar for old laptops, tablet and phones but the checks people are getting after sending their gadgets are far less than quoted.
An alert has been issued by the Better Business Bureau about a new scam involving cell phone text messages. It begins with good news or so the target thinks.
If you've been looking at your bank statements and notice a strange charge of $9.84 that you can't remember making, it likely came from a crook, according to a new alert from the Better Business Bureau.
Pay $15 for $30 worth of food, get three oil changes for $49, or train your dog for half the price. For many consumers, the deals are hard to resist the daily deal offers that pop up in their inbox.
Door to door sales complaints have more than doubled in the last few years, according to the Better Business Bureau. In 2010, they received 600 complaints; last year it grew to 1300 and this year is on track to top that number.
A sophisticated scam is running rampant nationwide, and even the savviest taxpayers are falling for it.
New car buyers are often asked whether or not they want to purchase a "prepaid maintenance plan." These are not extended warranties but plans that cover routine kinds of service to your car. But are they worth the money?
The U.S. Postal Services Consumer Affairs Office has joined forces with the Miami-Dade Police Department, Cintas and Broward Sheriff's Office for this year's National Consumer Protection Week (March 6th – 12th)
A Broward County company will pay back millions of dollars to consumers of it's acai diet pills, teeth whiteners and colon cleaners to settle a lawsuit with the state, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday.
Food festivals are changing, and social media is playing a huge part in it, with the SOBE Wine and Food Festival this year showcasing the impact.
City leaders in Miami Beach are making their message clear to Spring Break visitors – lawlessness will not be tolerated.
A woman who called 911 for help to report her son was threatening to kill her with a sword was arrested on drug charges, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
According to sources close to the investigation, there are concerns that DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie's home may not yield a usable profile for comparison.
Food festivals are changing, and social media is playing a huge part in it, with the SOBE Wine and Food Festival this year showcasing the impact.
City leaders in Miami Beach are making their message clear to Spring Break visitors – lawlessness will not be tolerated.
A woman who called 911 for help to report her son was threatening to kill her with a sword was arrested on drug charges, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
According to sources close to the investigation, there are concerns that DNA recovered from Nancy Guthrie's home may not yield a usable profile for comparison.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
Dozens of Democrats are boycotting the State of the Union on Tuesday, as many opt to hold nearby counterprogramming rather than signs of protests like those seen within the House chamber in recent years.
The highest-ranking officials in Washington will be present for President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night — here's what to know about where they're sitting.
President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress tonight. Here's when it will take place, and how and where to watch.
Some House Republicans have rebuked Mr. Trump on tariffs, war powers and the Epstein files, and defections could grow as the midterms approach.
Any change to the property tax system would have to be approved by voters in November, and it seemed unlikely the House plan was going to be approved by the Senate.
Alyssa Alhadeff and Alex Schachter were murdered eight years ago at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now, their parents are championing legislation to ensure that the tragedy never happens again.
As the partial government shutdown gets underway, Moskowitz argued that ICE should be reformed.
Alexander Vindman spoke to CBS Miami's Jim DeFede on Sunday's Facing South Florida now that he is running for U.S. Senate in Florida.
The bill by State Rep. David Borrero would order a study on moving Miami-Dade's Urban Development Boundary (UDB) line and eliminating longstanding safeguards designed to protect the Everglades, requiring any project outside the UDB to receive a two-thirds vote of the County Commission.
Here's what to know about TrumpRx, including how it works, who can use it, and how much money it can save.
In a new study that could have significant implications for future Alzheimer's treatment, researchers at the University of Miami have successfully figured out how to combat one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
One patient reports getting stuck with a $2,418 "facility fee" after seeing her doctor. "I didn't even know such a thing existed," she said.
Jimmy Carter made eradicating the Guinea worm a top mission of The Carter Center. Now it could soon become the second disease eradicated in history.
The House's Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee approved the bill which also changes multiple laws and restrictions involving nursing homes, dental hygienists, and registered nurses.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Food festivals are changing, and social media is playing a huge part in it, with the SOBE Wine and Food Festival this year showcasing the impact.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Hilary Duff opens up about taking the stage for the first time in 10 years, addresses fan rumors about her single "Mature," and shares deeply personal lyrics about her sister, Haylie, in a "CBS Mornings" interview.