FBI Warns Of Costco Coronavirus 'Stimulus Check' Scam
Federal authorities are warning of new scam that look like "stimulus check" offer from Costco in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Federal authorities are warning of new scam that look like "stimulus check" offer from Costco in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
With schools closed for more than 55 million children across the country in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus, students, parents and teachers are facing a host of new and unexpected challenges.
Breathe, just breathe. If you are feeling coronavirus anxiety which is sweeping South Florida faster than the pandemic itself, sometimes you just have to pause and enjoy a moment, a memory or some beautiful scenery. So pause now for this montage of beautiful South Florida images taken by photographer and CBS4 Weather Watcher Brooke Trace.
Pointing to his "discretionary" powers in dealing with emergencies, Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking a circuit judge to toss out a lawsuit aimed at forcing statewide beach closures because of the novel coronavirus.
Miami Beach has opened its first COVID-19 mobile testing site.
As the U.S. responds to the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration has taken a host of measures to tighten immigration procedures, altering daily operations and disrupting the lives of thousands.
Unemployment benefits are becoming a financial lifeline for millions of Americans after their employers shut their doors to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
While some activities have been curtailed in central Florida's The Villages due to coronavirus concerns, golf will go on.
Thomas Wenski, Archbishop of Miami, is asking priests to refrain from offering "drive-through" palms, confessions or holy Communion or "any similar type of activity" that would encourage people to leave their homes for at least the next two weeks.
More than one hundred Americans stranded abroad are now back on US soil.
Broward County is getting prepared in case the coronavirus pandemic completely overburdens our doctors and nurses – just like what's happening in New York.
The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on the economy and it's leading to a lot of fear and frustration for people struggling to make ends meet.
Anticipating a surge of coronavirus-related hospitalizations, two South Florida hospitals announced big changes on the care of sick children.
New cases of the coronavirus are surfacing every day across the nation and around the world. Here are the latest numbers and information you need to know at-a-glance as of 12:00 p.m. on April 1, 2020.
Sen. Marco Rubio is warning we are entering a period that is "going to be very difficult" in Florida.
A second man who attended the Winter Party Festival in Miami Beach last month has died of COVID-19,
One South Florida charity has been working nonstop to address the critical supply shortage facing the medical community during this pandemic.
Police officers face plenty of challenges, but nothing like the coronavirus. It is a new danger added to their everyday concerns for safety.
Holland America's Zaandam and Rotterdam cruise ships are steaming toward Port Everglades, but at this point, there's still no decision on whether they will be able to dock.
Veteran CBS4 reporter Carey Codd gives his first person account about working through the coronavirus pandemic with his family at home.
Carnival Corporation announced Wednesday the cancellation of some future sailings due to the coronavirus.
Farm Share and the Rotary Club of Homestead teamed up Wednesday morning to prepare and pass out more than 1,200 bags of groceries and canned goods to those in need.
With their restaurants closed, chefs worldwide are turning to Instagram Live and other social media platforms to inspire people to become home cooks while staying safe at home.
With so many people staying home and working remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic, usage of the video conference app Zoom, is spiking. However, the increase in its popularity is leading to a wave of scrutiny over security and privacy concerns and then there is the issue of "Zoom-bombing."
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants about $2.1 billion in road projects sped up across the state to lessen the economic damage from the novel coronavirus.
Emily Mirabal says her dachshund was attacked by another dog in the agency's parking lot and later died from his injuries.
Police say the pro boxer faces battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping charges tied to an October incident.
Investigators say the suspect failed to stop at a Little Havana intersection, struck a pedestrian on a scooter and later denied the victim was hurt.
You probably know Offerdahl's Off The Grill, owned by former Dolphins linebacker John Offerdahl. What you might not know is what he does with it outside of business hours.
A newly released video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents, a Pretti family representative confirmed to CBS News.
Emily Mirabal says her dachshund was attacked by another dog in the agency's parking lot and later died from his injuries.
Police say the pro boxer faces battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping charges tied to an October incident.
Investigators say the suspect failed to stop at a Little Havana intersection, struck a pedestrian on a scooter and later denied the victim was hurt.
You probably know Offerdahl's Off The Grill, owned by former Dolphins linebacker John Offerdahl. What you might not know is what he does with it outside of business hours.
A newly released video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents, a Pretti family representative confirmed to CBS News.
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 newly released video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents, a Pretti family representative confirmed to CBS News.
The federal agents who were involved in Saturday's deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, a federal law enforcement official confirmed to CBS News.
Police arrested nine people who were protesting against ICE at Sen. Susan Collins' Portland, Maine office.
Suggesting Iran could suffer the same fate as Venezuela, Trump warns Tehran to negotiate a new nuclear agreement, or face "major destruction."
Former detainees at Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" are set to testify about conditions at the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
For more than a year, Gov. Ron DeSantis has said he wants to do away with all homesteaded property taxes, arguing homeowners should not have to pay rent to the government.
Raquel Pacheco said she has "hope" after seeing the worldwide reaction to the video she posted of two Miami Beach police detectives showing up at her house because she had posted a critical comment on Facebook about Miami Beach Mayor Steve Meiner.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
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.
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.