Schemes targeting seniors account for $3.4 billion in reported losses, FBI says
Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
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Reports of elder fraud crimes increased by 14% in 2023, according to a new federal report.
Millions of Americans filed their taxes during the last two weeks of this year's tax season. Here's how to find out when you'll get your refund.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
The retailer that caters to quilters and crafters also said it has been weighed down by higher tariffs from China.
AT&T apologized for Thursday's widespread phone network outage and said "potentially impacted customers" will receive a credit.
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
Although U.S. unemployment remains near a 50-year low, job losses have surged this month. Here's what tells about the state of the labor market.
Homes in the most expensive ZIP codes cost almost 200 times more than the cheapest on a square-foot basis, a new analysis finds.
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is recalling Zanzedi after a pharmacist found a pill with sedative effects in a package of the stimulant drug.
A major data breach at Comcast-owned Xfinity exposed people's account names, passwords and other personal data.
With Christmas falling on a Monday this year, Sunday deliveries will be limited, making it even more important to meet the deadlines.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
The Better Business Bureau is warning about using devices like Alexa or Siri with caution because asking them to look up a phone number could land you right on a scammer's phone line.
A recent survey found shoppers are eager to get going with their holiday shopping, and maybe even indulge on themselves.
Clorox didn't specify which of its products are affected
Restaurant chain said the robot can make a batch of guacamole in half the time it takes human workers.
Concert giant promises more transparent pricing for consumers as the Biden administration cracks down on"junk" fees.
Mexican-style lager Modelo Especial outsold the popular Anheuser-Busch last month, new sales data shows.
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
The refunds are part of a $141 million settlement affecting more than 4 million consumers all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.
Central bank officials will announce on Wednesday if they are hiking the federal funds rate for a 10th consecutive time.
A Sacramento family says the installation of an alarm system left them with water damage and mold. It was time to Call Kurtis.
Swedish retailer wants to build a bigger footprint in the U.S., with a focus on southern states.
After multiple fires were reported, several models of Ram trucks are being recalled.
Consumers are willing to pay monthly subscription fees for streaming services, pet food and even toilet paper. And now some restaurants are betting they'll do the same for their favorite meals.
A man suspected of attempted murder was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with a shooting and assault in Nevada County on Mother's Day, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office said.
A vegetation fire forced officials to issue a brief evacuation order and warning on Wednesday afternoon in El Dorado County.
After serving seven years as the Folsom Police Chief, Rick Hillman announced that he will be retiring at the end of June.
The snowpack in California and other western states is melting at a record-breaking pace, threatening an early start to the wildfire season and the persistence of drought conditions, authorities announced.
California Sen. Sabrina Cervantes denies the allegation that she was driving while under the influence and claims she was accosted by Sacramento officers.
California Sen. Sabrina Cervantes denies the allegation that she was driving while under the influence and claims she was accosted by Sacramento officers.
Authorities are calling a man's death in Fair Oaks over the weekend "completely preventable" after they say the suspect skipped prison through mental health diversion six months ago.
The City of Sacramento is considering making cuts to vacant police department positions to help make up for its $44 million budget deficit.
A man suspected of attempted murder was arrested Wednesday morning in connection with a shooting and assault in Nevada County on Mother's Day, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office said.
A vegetation fire forced officials to issue a brief evacuation order and warning on Wednesday afternoon in El Dorado County.
While the City of Sacramento considers a wide range of cuts to address a $44 million budget deficit, the mayor and city council are eyeing pay raises.
The City of Sacramento is considering making cuts to vacant police department positions to help make up for its $44 million budget deficit.
There's new hope that popular Sacramento bowling spot Land Park Lanes could be saved from the wrecking ball after a fire last year forced it to close.
The Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento is asking the public to beware of three husky-mix dogs on the loose in south Natomas that are responsible for killing a cat and biting a dog.
It's Sacramento's country music festival of the year, especially considering Golden Sky is being held until next year.
The snowpack in California and other western states is melting at a record-breaking pace, threatening an early start to the wildfire season and the persistence of drought conditions, authorities announced.
Shasta County supervisors adopted the state of emergency declaration last week.
A Georgia woman who went missing for weeks in California's Sierra Nevada said that she was trapped by an avalanche and survived off wild leeks and snowmelt before she was found this week in a snowy cabin.
Tiffany Slaton, a Georgia woman who went missing for weeks while hiking in California's Sierra Nevada, was found alive inside a cabin that was inaccessible to vehicles due to the snowpack.
One item not mentioned at all in the state budget is causing a stir for some conservative lawmakers and law enforcement advocates.
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
Logan O'Hoppe homered and had a tiebreaking RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-5 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
Tuesday night, they played their first game at home on the historic Bryant Field, which received a $500,000 makeover, against the Grand Junction Jackalopes.
No more than one player per NFL club would be permitted. Olympic rosters will be selected by the national committee for each country.
Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer, Nolan Schanuel also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the skidding Athletics 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.
The Defense Department says it has accepted a Boeing jet from Qatar that will be retrofitted and used to transport President Trump.
"I think in terms of political spending, I'm going to do a lot less in the future," billionaire Elon Musk said.
The U.S. Senate is set to take a controversial vote on whether or not to lift that ban.
Republican tax bill could cost $3.8 trillion over 10 years as its tax cuts surpass spending reductions, according to one analysis.
The Senate took a key procedural vote Monday evening on a first-of-its-kind crypto regulation bill after Democrats tanked it earlier this month.
FDA advisers are set to meet Thursday to decide on updates for this fall's COVID shots.
May is Stroke Awareness Month and when it comes to preventing one, it doesn't take much. A Northern California doctor shared some simple things we can all do to prevent something as serious as a stroke.
Dr. Vinay Prasad replaces Dr. Peter Marks, who Prasad had called "dangerous."
Michael Rogers had worked for the FDA for more than three decades.
A new resource is hitting the road, bringing mental health care to the Central Valley.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
As more people in California lose private insurance, the state's FAIR plan is filling up with homes in places the industry itself has classified as low-risk for wildfire.
Once thought of as a small, rarely-used backstop, the FAIR Plan is now one of the largest insurers in the state, and people without FAIR Plan insurance are the ones on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt. Yet the FAIR Plan is still cloaked in secrecy.
In an exclusive interview, Huskins and Quinn take us through his interrogation, showing us step-by-step how old-school interrogation training led to their "American Nightmare."
As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News California, Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn reveal the timeline of Matthew Muller's cold-case crimes. Crimes they helped solve. The survivors detail how it took a decade, a documentary, a small-town chief, and a rural district attorney to get anyone to listen.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire that has burned dozens of acres in Stanislaus County on Thursday.
The Davis location is Cal Fire's only nursery in the entire state.
A Butte County family is suing the California FAIR Plan and the underlining carriers after smoke damage claims made as a result of the Park Fire were denied.
Cal Fire released its new fire hazard severity maps, including for Sacramento, detailing which areas are at high risk of fires.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service are joining forces with Sierra Pacific Industries, a major lumber company, in a $75 million partnership to build and maintain fuel breaks throughout California and Oregon.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
After serving seven years as the Folsom Police Chief, Rick Hillman announced that he will be retiring at the end of June.
A Citrus Heights man wanted in a woman's death in Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood was arrested this week in Ohio, police said Wednesday.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday afternoon.
Your produce man Michael Marks shares what deals you can score this week.
It's a phone scam preying on broken hearts. The caller identifyies themselves as being part of Sacramento area animal shelters, demanding people send money to treat or reclaim their injured pets.