PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The City of Philadelphia is painted Eagles green after the Birds clinched their Super Bowl LVII berth with a 31-7 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs await in Arizona for the big game. It’s a ticket all Eagles fans…
Don’t fall for this sick and sophisticated scam. Social media users are being warned to watch out for new Facebook posts about missing children — with an internet watchdog saying they’re the work of fraudsters trying to steal money. Full Fact says posts about a missing boy named Tyler have…
Scams do not change much from year to year. Crooks will use the same tactics, but with a different twist. SAN ANTONIO — Scams can cost you. Consumers in the San Antonio area lost almost $2 million last year according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Here are scams to…
Romance scams aren’t just an issue around valentine’s day; they’re an issue year-round and they’re widely underreported. Dating apps are displaying messages warning people about these scams. They’re joining the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators to try to get more people to report the scams. “A lot of victims…
Scammers are like viruses: They continually evolve in response to the latest news and trends, using them for new ways to separate us from our cash. These criminals “are so adaptable, they’re going to just follow the headlines,” says Amy Nofziger, director of fraud victim support for AARP. Watchdog Alerts…
ROCKFORD (WREX) — With the NFL Playoffs and the Superbowl events only weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is reminding sports fans about running into potential sports betting scams. “The popularity of sports betting has exploded, and scammers developed more tricks to score a touchdown with your hard-earned cash,” says…
CLEVELAND — It’s hard to believe, but tax season is officially upon us. The IRS will begin processing returns starting the week of January 23rd. Cyber crooks are well aware and looking to cash in big time. Experts are warning criminals are actively looking to steal your most personal information…
A photographer’s stubbornness on Facebook Marketplace may well have saved her from being abducted by strangers and trafficked just yards from her workplace. Mallie Taylor was offloading some free autumn and winter decor using the platform when one supposed buyer started rubbing her up the wrong way. Despite the woman…
Scams: How to spot fraud Getting scammed is messy and stressful so here are some ways to spot a scammer. LOS ANGELES – Many hopeless romantics may be rushing to find a valentine with Valentine’s Day being right around the corner, but they may not be aware that romance scammers…
Scams: How to spot fraud Getting scammed is messy and stressful so here are some ways to spot a scammer. LOS ANGELES – Many hopeless romantics may be rushing to find a valentine with Valentine’s Day being right around the corner, but they may not be aware that romance scammers…
