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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.
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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.
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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.
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He had 5,000 gift cards. Prosecutors allege ‘sophisticated' scam; FBI warns of ‘untraceable cash'
A man was caught with more than 5,000 gift cards in Sacramento. Now, he is accused of fraud. NBC Bay Area Responds team maps a global web aimed at draining your gift card and turning it into “untraceable” international cash.
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Southern California couple lost $160,000 in a rapidly-growing down payment scam
Everything was going fine for a couple trying to buy a house in West Hills until the very end of the escrow process. Here’s how they lost their life savings to a scam.
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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.
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Don't get scammed into a fake donation this holiday season, Calif AG says
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined volunteers with the San Diego Food Bank Monday to encourage people to donate this holiday season without falling for scams. Here are his tips.
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Holiday season delivery scams are after your personal information. What to know
‘Tis the season for online purchases and package deliveries — and scammers. Here’s how you can protect yourself from being scammed.
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Delivery scams are after your personal information during the holiday season
NBC 7 Responds’ Melissa Sandoval shows you how to avoid delivery scams.
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Don't fall for this phone scam from fake law enforcement, San Diego Court says
San Diego Superior Court officials warned Thursday of recent attempts by scammers to take money from members of the public by posing as court or law enforcement officials over the phone.
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Conman called Eastlake grandmother, convinced her that her daughter was kidnapped
NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar spoke to family members of a grandmother who fell victim to a threatening kidnapping scam.
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Conman called Eastlake grandmother, convinced her that her daughter was kidnapped
In the hopes of preventing others from falling victim, a Chula Vista family is speaking out about a scam that traumatized them all
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Here's how to not get scammed this holiday season
How to keep the grinches away from your bank account
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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.
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Tips on how to report scams
Scams are so prevalent that there are many government agencies assigned to investigate them, like the FCC and the FTC. But it can be confusing to figure out who you should contact. Sergio Flores from NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 responds shows us an online tool that makes the process much easier,
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It's now easier to report a scam. NBC 7 Responds shows you how
The FTC, the FCC and the FBI — when you’re a victim of a scam, who do you report it to? There’s a new, easy way to figure it out.
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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.
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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.
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Scammers are hijacking online job offers. Here's how to spot the fake ones
Be careful of those too-good-to-be true online job offers. Scammers could be on the other side waiting to steal your personal information.
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Beware of those too good to be true job offers
Job postings are everywhere nowadays, but that means there are also a lot of places for scams. NBC Responds’ Sergio Flores shows what you need to know.