
BBB: Fake IRS Robocall Scams Are Down But Con Artists Have New Ways To Scam Consumers
The Federal Trade Commission says from 2014 to 2019 Americans lost nearly a half billion dollars to criminals posing as a government representative.
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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.
Disturbing and alarming cell phone video captures the moment a 9-year-old girl is beaten by several older boys while riding on a bus from Coconut Palm K-8 Academy in Homestead.
A South Florida family is desperately seeking answers after their loved one, Gary Levin, a Lyft driver, went missing.
Under the initiative "Bring the Village Back to the Churches," pastors want to reach out to the community to stop gun violence.
Broward Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright and her lawyers reached an agreement on an exit package with the district Thursday afternoon.
Police say an 85-year-old man who was rejected was captured on video setting the woman's car on fire after getting rejected.
Disturbing and alarming cell phone video captures the moment a 9-year-old girl is beaten by several older boys while riding on a bus from Coconut Palm K-8 Academy in Homestead.
One person was killed and two others hurt during a chain reaction crash that slowed traffic for Thursday morning motorists on the Palmetto Expressway
South Florida will see more warm weather Thursday ahead of a cold front expected to bring cooler weather and a chance for rain this weekend.
A South Florida family is desperately seeking answers after their loved one, Gary Levin, a Lyft driver, went missing.
Under the initiative "Bring the Village Back to the Churches," pastors want to reach out to the community to stop gun violence.
President Joe Biden will host Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for meetings on Feb. 10, the White House announced, a month after the storming of government buildings in the Brazilian capital by far-right protesters.
A teenage girl who, along with a younger boy, engaged in a shootout with Florida deputies from a home they had broken into in 2021 was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison after reaching a plea deal.
Two Republican lawmakers filed proposals this week that would allow physicians to use telehealth to recertify medical-marijuana patients.
Florida House members Tuesday raised the possibility of giving state regulators more oversight of municipal utilities.
A Florida man and woman accused of vandalizing several anti-abortion reproductive health services facilities are facing federal charges.
In a straight party-line vote, the U.S. House has voted to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee by a vote of 218-211.
While the central bank is slowing its rate increases, Jerome Powell told investors not to expect lower rates this year.
Gov. Ron DeSantis promised tax relief Wednesday on children's books, pet food and even the gas stoves.
While the central bank is slowing its rate increases, Jerome Powell told investors not to expect lower rates this year.
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the FBI search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
The new digital wallet is due to launch at an unspecified time later this year
Prices could drop 10-20 cents in the coming weeks, according to AAA
On Monday, Florida gas prices averaged $3.03 per gallon
The state average is now on a 31-day streak of declines
The 8.4 oz advent calendar says "Premium Chocolate with a Creamy Filling" on the label and was sold by Lidl stores between October 12 and December 5.
So far, no consumers have reported any illnesses as a result of the possible contamination.
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
The procedure, involving a team of 25 medical professionals, marked a surgical first for the Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth.
Prolonged, and often severe, symptoms from the disease often sideline workers for months after they get sick.
Study authors believe decline may be caused by inflammation of fat cells, which damages muscle fibers
There are still more than 100 families in need of help
Neighbors 4 Neighbors this week presented a $40,000 relief check to Global Empowerment Mission to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian
Efforts by Neighbors 4 Neighbors to help Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Ian is continuing.
Fiona severely damaged the fragile power grid
When local officials called for help from the "cavalry" in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, they were looking for federal help.
Jim goes one-on-one with Republican Congresswoman and former judge and Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee on what she expects to unfold in the coming months on Capitol Hill
Jim talks to Prof. Marvin Dunn about the growing backlash over Gov. Ron DeSantis' decision to ban AP African American Studies.
Jim talks to Broward School Board member Lori Alhadeff about the uncertain future of Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright.
Jim goes one-on-one with the state senator about the lawsuit into the immigration flights that he filed.
Jim DeFede goes on-one with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on a variety of topics including what it is like to be on the House floor during the chaos to vote for a new Speaker.
Over half of this year's potential inductees are nominated for the first time, including Elliott, Lauper, Crow, Willie Nelson and more.
Beyoncé announced Wednesday that her Renaissance tour is happening and she will bring it to Miami.
After 21 years of hosting his show, Phil McGraw wants to seek new opportunities to "help restore a clarity of purpose" as he has "grave concerns for the American family."
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Cindy Williams, who played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom "Laverne & Shirley," has died, her family said Monday.