South Florida woman admits to laundering $2.7 million from victims seeking romance
Cristine Petitfrere, 30, of Miramar, admitted to laundering more than $2.7 million from victims of online romance scams.
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Cristine Petitfrere, 30, of Miramar, admitted to laundering more than $2.7 million from victims of online romance scams.
The MPA told CBS News Miami it is removing them from more than 7,000 signs to protect people from ongoing scams that target their personal and banking information.
When shopping online, be leery of deals that sound too good to be true or implore you to act immediately.
As Floridians gear up for the holiday shopping season, state officials are urging consumers to stay vigilant against scams during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
Staff discovered these stickers during routine inspections of city parking areas.
The Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department is alerting residents to a new scam targeting local dog owners.
With the 2024 political campaign season behind us, robocalls and texts will be slowing down. But they aren't gone all together.
Receiving a product in the mail you didn't order can indicate a scam, consumer advocates warn. Here's what to know.
A joint investigation by Digital Citizens Alliance and Coalition for a Safer Web found dozens of TikTok profiles offering to ship weight loss drugs for lower prices and without a prescription. In nearly every situation, it was a scam.
Tech support fraud was the number one crime type reported by people over 60.
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for a phone scam that has resurfaced.
The Broward Sheriff's Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for a phone scam that has resurfaced.
"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
Rip-off artists often use the same phrases to sow confusion and induce panic among their victims. Here's what to watch out for.
Two unlicensed contractors have been charged with defrauding a South Florida homeowner out of $135,000 in a home remodeling scam.
Alice Lin said she felt suicidal after losing her life savings.
Liza Likins lost more than $1 million in a romance scam to a man she met online. The photo she initially fell for was not what it seemed.
The scammer poses as a law enforcement officer and claims the victim is about to be arrested for not appearing for jury duty but can avoid it by paying a fine.
Authorities are warning of a jury duty scam making the rounds in South Florida.
More people on dating apps are being targeted by scammers using bots and artificial intelligence, according to experts.
Seniors are often the targets of "family emergency" scams.
The city of Fort Lauderdale has recovered over $1 million after the municipal government was scrammed out of the money last year.
Manuel Alfonso Lopez has been charged with organized scheme to defraud
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
A woman was arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in Brownsville on Wednesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
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 driverless cars seen testing across Miami-Dade for the past year are officially open to riders.
Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members amid the federal government's immigration crackdown in the state.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
A woman was arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of a man in Brownsville on Wednesday morning, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
The driverless cars seen testing across Miami-Dade for the past year are officially open to riders.
Vice President JD Vance will be in Minneapolis on Thursday for a roundtable with local leaders and community members amid the federal government's immigration crackdown in the state.
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
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.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
President Trump could start flying in a plane donated by Qatar as early as this summer, as the U.S. Air Force confirms it will deliver the refurbished jumbo jet for use as Air Force One within months.
Geraldo Lunas Campos died following an altercation with guards at Camp East Montana, a tent facility on the grounds of Fort Bliss.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
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.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
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.
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.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.