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A South Florida man is accused of selling cut-rate insurance policies to more than ten thousand people across the country who believed they were buying comprehensive health coverage.
Two U.S. Senators are calling for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the vendor being blamed for problems with the SunPass toll system.
Ride-sharing service Uber is now agreeing to protect rider's information in order to settle a complaint from the federal government that it was deceiving customers.
The creator of the crudely popular "Cards Against Humanity" game has pledged to purchase and publish the browser history of all members of Congress after they voted to allow internet service providers to do the same to the public.
The future of online privacy is in the hands of President Trump.
A House panel on Monday unanimously approved a measure aimed at cracking down on unemployment fraud based on identity theft --- a practice lawmakers say is spiraling out of control.
You've probably heard about the various websites that will give you cash for your old electronics—including cell phones. But there is a consumer warning about the sites that seem to promise more than they are willing to deliver for the old devices.
Fourty-two people in South Florida are facing federal charges in connection to a $21 million identity theft-fraud scheme.
If you live in South Florida, chances are you or someone you know has been a victim of identity theft. Florida leads the nation in tax identity theft, where the crooks steal your tax refund. CBS4's David Sutta has details of a new free program that will keep your identity safe.
A Florida man is under arrest, accused of participating in a lottery scam based in Jamaica.
Many people who have been on the 'National Do Not Call Registry' for years say at some point it started to feel like it just wasn't working.
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.
Federal regulators are alleging T-Mobile USA knowingly made hundreds of millions off it's customers in potentially bogus charges.
Federal authorities have arrested 25 people in South Florida in connection to a $36 million identity theft and tax refund fraud operation.
It's a reflex. The phone rings and no matter what we are doing, we look.
Days after a major data breach at Target stores, the company has released more information about the issue.
As an apology for the a security breach which Target says affected 40 million credit and debit card accounts, the stores are now offering 10 percent off total purchases and free credit reports.
Health and fitness apps designed to help with everything from diet and exercise to monitoring health conditions have been gaining popularity.
Many people think they're very savvy when it comes to keeping tabs on their credit scores and over finances. But even the savviest may have no idea how reporting agencies are keeping tabs on them.
Before the kids are off to school, the last thing on most parents' minds is worrying about having ID thieves steal their children's personal data to take out credit cards, loans, even renting out homes all in the child's name.
Have you ever gotten one of those texts with dating tips, weight loss advice or horoscope info, and brushed it off as spam? Well you may want to check your cell phone bill - you may have been crammed.
Virtually everyone has had some sort of problem with his or her computer that prompted a call to tech support. But that call could cost you due to the latest cyber scam sweeping the Internet – phony tech support sites.
Not only is Florida tops in the nation for identity theft fraud, we're also at the top of the list when it comes to timeshare resale fraud.
Federal authorities have launched a crackdown on data brokers – people who track your every search and purchase on the Internet and sell the information.
Google competitors unhappy with the way their search results are displayed on Google search pages will be able to opt out under an agreement announced today by the Federal Trade Commission.
Supt. Jose Dotres said academics will go hand in hand with mental health help
Early in-person voting begins August 13 in Broward
Orlando Guzman is charged with culpable negligence/firearm with easy access
16-year-old was shot near 107th Avenue and SW 171st Street
Andrew Warren said he's not going down without a fight
Coast Guard has encountered about 6,000 Haitian migrants between October and June
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Hialeah police detectives are investigating a shooting in which a child was grazed by a bullet at the child's home.
Supt. Jose Dotres said academics will go hand in hand with mental health help
Early in-person voting begins August 13 in Broward
Orlando Guzman is charged with culpable negligence/firearm with easy access
16-year-old was shot near 107th Avenue and SW 171st Street
Andrew Warren said he's not going down without a fight
About six hours after he was suspended Thursday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Andrew Warren insisted he was still Hillsborough County's top prosecutor — and that the governor was trying to "overthrow" democracy.
A Florida woman who was acquitted of murdering her husband, a prominent official at the University of Central Florida, was sentenced Friday to a year of probation for tampering with evidence.
Florida likely will see lower-than-expected revenues from a landmark settlement with the tobacco industry because fewer people are smoking or smokers are cutting back.
Members of the Florida medical boards are considering restrictions on "Brazilian butt lifts."
Vice President Kamala Harris and other federal officials will travel Monday to Miami to discuss issues related to climate change, the White House said Friday.
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Indiana is the first state in the nation to pass such legislation since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Three candidates are in the race: Aramis Ayala, Jim Lewis, and Daniel Uhlfelder
Formula availability is not back to normal, but for many families, it's better than it was even a month ago.
In Miami on Monday, the average was $4.03 a gallon and Fort Lauderdale's average was $4.04
Laura Hernandez says this all started when she received a text message from scammers.
John Alger, of Alger Farms, said it's been a struggle to break even for the last 10 years
Gas prices dropped an average of 17 cents per gallon last week
With monkeypox cases rising across the U.S., Florida International University's Dr. Aileen Marty says "this is not a disease you want to get." She added that stopping the spread is critical.
Royal Caribbean announced Thursday that starting with August 8 departures, "we will revise our testing requirement for most U.S. sailings."
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
"Just the number spike alone is making me more anxious," Jaime Lyn-Kee-Chow said.
The updated recommendations are expected to ease quarantine recommendations for people exposed to the virus.
CBS4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors and a viewer are stepping up to help a family for the holiday after a blaze ripped through their apartment.
Time is running out for you to open your heart and help a family in need this holiday season. Only 16 families left before Monday's deadline for the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt A Family for the Holidays program.
A South Florida family who lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami home, is thankful for the generous support of the South Florida community in an effort to get them back on their feet.
Just days before Thanksgiving, Zoila Monzon and her children lost everything when a fire destroyed their Miami apartment.
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for Florida Attorney General.
State Senator Annette Taddeo is running against Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell.
Jim DeFede focuses on the upcoming Democratic primary for U.S. Congress District 27
Jim DeFede went one on one with Democratic State Senator Lauren Book
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Celebrities we've lost this year.
Award-winning Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli's motto is clear "Good pasta, Good people"
"Having kids involved in this is wrong," said Gov.DeSantis
Rolling Loud Miami 2023 will officially return to Hard Rock Stadium from July 21 to July 23.