-
Man lost $21,000 in SIM swap scam. Here's how to protect yourself
Crooks hijacked a man’s cellphone number and then stole money from his bank account using two-factor authentication.
-
Ads for a popular online ‘side hustle' course are misleading, customers say
Legendary Marketer’s fine print says it isn’t a “get rich quick” program, but some who took the classes say they were sold on the prospect of fast and easy money.
-
FTC to send $4.1 million to over 27,000 borrowers defrauded by student loan forgiveness scams
The Federal Trade Commission is sending $4.1 million to 27,584 consumers who were defrauded by a student debt relief scam.
-
CT police departments warn of recent phone scams
Connecticut State Police are warning residents to look out for recent phone scams in which scammers pose as police officers asking for personal information. Troopers said they received two unrelated phone calls from people with the same last name, saying that a person called them asking for information and claiming to be a police officer. In the first instance, the…
-
Hartford police warn of uptick in phone schemes involving callers impersonating officers
Bad actors targeting your phone is not something new, and con artists have used phone schemes related to police departments before, like in the “grandparent scheme.” That is when a caller falsely tells someone their grandchild has been booked for something like DUI, and they need to pay up. Now, Hartford police are warning about another trend: callers impersonating officers….
-
Hartford police warn of uptick in phone schemes involving callers impersonating officers
Hartford police are warning about a trend where callers are impersonating officers. They say even if a caller uses a legitimate name of an officer, they are not necessarily who they say they are.
-
Last-minute holiday shopping is ‘one of the keys to success for crooks,' expert says. How to stay safe
Taking these steps can help ensure you don’t become a fraud victim as you check off those last-minute holiday gifts on your list.
-
‘Smishing' package, shipping scams on the rise this holiday season
Do not click links provided in unsolicited messages that claim to be from the postal service or other official sources, per a North Texas postal inspector.
-
‘Smishing' package, shipping scams on the rise this holiday season
Do not click links provided in unsolicited messages that claim to be from the postal service or other official sources, a North Texas postal inspector says.
-
Holiday heads-up: police warn of increased phishing scams
Police departments are alerting people about a rise of phishing scams as they receive increased number of complaints from people who have fallen victim. As the holiday season approaches, it’s important to pay extra attention to fraudulent activities. Scammers have improved their tactics and methods to trick people. The Norwich Police Department has issued a statement alerting residents about...
-
New BBB survey finds young people are losing more money to scams
According to a new survey by the Better Business Bureau, people 18 to 24-years old are losing more money to scams than they ever have before.
-
How to talk to older people in your life about scams
Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups.
-
Watch out for text messages and calls from fraudsters impersonating your bank
A short text led Jackie Manento, of West Hartford, to lose almost $3,500 last month. And, she still can’t believe it, “That’s why it’s wild because like my husband, he has a PhD. I have a master’s degree. I’m like, we’re sitting here together like, like, how.” The text looked like Bank of America was flagging large transactions and...
-
What is ‘quishing'?
Cybersecurity experts have warned Americans against hacking, phishing, now quishing schemes. Here’s what you need to know about the latest tactic scammers use to steal your information.
-
Connecticut banking officials issue alert regarding recent text scams
The state Department of Banking is warning people to be on the lookout for a text scam that urges you to call your bank’s fraud department, but really, it’s scammers. State banking officials say several customers have reported being the target of a text scam that leads you to believe your account is being hacked. But in reality, the...
-
Here's how to avoid scams when donating to Israeli relief efforts
If you’re looking to donate as the war between Israel and Hamas unfolds, you may want to keep some strategies in mind. Our NBC CT Responds team recommends avoiding high-pressure and time-sensitive tactics like urging immediate donations. You’ll also want to vet the charity you ultimately decide to give to, and make sure to give directly to nonprofits rather...
-
How this 77-year-old widow lost $661,000 in a common tech scam: ‘I realized I had been defrauded of everything'
Marjorie Bloom, a retiree, lost her life savings in a “tech support” scam involving cryptocurrency. These frauds, which target older adults, are on the rise.
-
Horror vacation? How to avoid fraud when planning your next trip
Tourism is a multi-billion dollar industry and criminals want their share. Here’s how not to risk falling into their clutches.
-
Man kills wife and sons before trying to take his own life after falling prey to online scam in Thailand
At least 11 people are suspected to be involved with a loan scam that allegedly drove a man to kill his wife and two young boys before trying to take his own life in their family home, Thai police said Wednesday.
-
How to apply for jobs online without falling for scams
Navigating the job application process can be stressful, and dealing with job scams makes it worse. Follow these online job search tips to protect your information and find real opportunities.