Venmo safety tips for avoiding scams and protecting your privacy
Tips on keeping safe on Venmo, including what to do if you receive an unexpected payment or request from a stranger.
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Tips on keeping safe on Venmo, including what to do if you receive an unexpected payment or request from a stranger.
Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Dariel Fernandez said his office has seen a surge in reports from residents who received fraudulent text messages.
Several F1 fans found themselves stranded near the Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday evening.
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets.
Malicious sites are on the rise and thanks to AI, it's almost impossible to tell the difference.
The City of Miami Police Department announced the arrest following an investigation that exposed the scheme to exploit vulnerable seniors.
As fans wager an estimated $3.1 billion into March Madness bets, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in online gambling scams targeting everyday users.
A small business owner flagged a possible impersonator on Google Maps. Google's investigation found it was just the tip of the iceberg.
The elderly victim is frustrated after the charges were dropped against the initial suspect.
The scammer on the other end knew her name and convinced her that her phone had been hacked.
A Broward County jury found Junior Simon guilty after an investigation that uncovered forged documents.
At least seven South Florida pet owners have reported the scam.
The woman said she had believed she was in a romantic relationship with the Hollywood star, leading her to divorce her husband and transfer $850,000.
Callers spoof the caller ID number of the victim's actual lending institution, swindling money from those seeking financial relief.
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.
As fuel costs rise, supply chain partners are shipping less, leading to a drop in donations, Feeding South Florida CEO says.
A trauma nurse was punched in the head while shielding coworkers; her attorney says the hospital failed to protect staff.
A 65-year-old was arrested after a 4-year-old was allegedly touched at a Hialeah Lowes while her mother attended a kids' workshop.
New policies require parental consent for AI use and ban AI on graded work unless instructors allow it.
The University of Miami will be wearing Nike apparel again starting in July 2027.
As fuel costs rise, supply chain partners are shipping less, leading to a drop in donations, Feeding South Florida CEO says.
A trauma nurse was punched in the head while shielding coworkers; her attorney says the hospital failed to protect staff.
A lawsuit filed in Miami accuses Florida of illegally leaving defendants with serious mental illness in county jails for months while they wait for court-ordered treatment.
A 65-year-old was arrested after a 4-year-old was allegedly touched at a Hialeah Lowes while her mother attended a kids' workshop.
New policies require parental consent for AI use and ban AI on graded work unless instructors allow it.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Degnis Bofill, who won a 2022 Latin Grammy, is being held at the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County while his asylum case is pending.
Alex Saab, 54, was deported in May by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez to the U.S.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
A former Republican Congressman turned Democrat, Jolly is running as a moderate voice, arguing that it is time for change after decades of Republican rule in Tallahassee.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.