Scams

In the last year, job scams have been on the rise, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit that helps consumers with identity compromises and crime.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams.

A quick-thinking title company owner was able to stop a fraudulent sale when it appeared the scammer was using A.I. technology to try to steal properties

There is a new twist on a sextortion email scam, as police in Connecticut are warning about cyberthieves adding more personal information to lure victims: The scammers are looking to steal their targets’ money by threatening to expose sex acts they say were caught on camera.

Police in Stamford are warning about scammers trying to steal money by threatening to expose sex acts caught on camera. News 4’s Lynda Baquero reports. 

Cryptocurrencies have become a major tool in “pig butchering” scams, where fraudsters flatter their victims over weeks or months.

There is a new warning out about a scam that looks to trick people into thinking they’re paying a parking ticket on a New York City website — but could be giving out information leading to identity theft.

Cyber criminals are tapping into wealth accounts through human connection. Here’s how to spot it and cut ties as soon as you can.

A Staten Island woman is out $15,000 after a suspect posed as representative from Chase Bank and told her to hand over the cash in order to fix her account, according to police.

A former Miss New York said she was the target of a money app scam that the NYPD said is a growing problem. It starts with the suspects sharing a story that tugs at the heartstrings, and ends with the victim’s bank accounts drained. NBC New York’s Melissa Colorado reports.

A former Miss New York is sounding the alarm about a scam targeting New Yorkers with giving hearts, as she lost thousands of dollars in just a matter of seconds.

A man posing as a federal agent was arrested after trying to con a Montgomery County senior citizen into converting his retirement savings into gold bars.

Crooks hijacked a man’s cellphone number and then stole money from his bank account using two-factor authentication.

Authorities arrested two people in connection with a tech scam that targeted an 83-year-old Long Island man, Nassau County police said Tuesday — and some of the claims against the suspects are remarkably similar to other recent incidents. The alleged crime in question dates back to mid-January but the defendants, 47-year-old Rong Chen of Fresh Meadows and 46-year-old ZhenSheng Yu…

Lynda Baquero shares a woman’s devastating scam story and offers tips on how to keep your money safe. 

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.

The Federal Trade Commission is sending $4.1 million to 27,584 consumers who were defrauded by a student debt relief scam.

Looking for love through social media or a dating site can be romantic, but it also can be scary and a breeding ground for scams. The FBI said that in 2022 alone, it received 19,000 of complaints about scams — with victims losing nearly $740 million. So how can you look for love without getting scammed?

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.

NBC New York got an inside look at three of the biggest rip-offs spreading across the five boroughs during the holiday season, as the NYPD pulled back the curtain on the teams looking to sour the season.