Scams

Twenty-five Canadian suspects are charged with bilking American elders of $21 million as part of a “grandparent scam,” according to a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday.

Though impersonating a federal agent is a crime, that has not stopped impostors from taking advantage of immigrants with legal status and undocumented migrants.

Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta Platforms is urging users to stay vigilant about “romance scams” ahead of Valentine’s Day.

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a warning to consumers on Thursday following the growing prominence of a potential phone scam — many involving calls from someone named Jessica.

Lots of folks are getting calls that they have a pending loan application. But in most cases, they never applied for a loan recently. The Better Business Bureau says it has received 500 reports of these aggressive calls targeting consumers since November.

Lots of folks are getting calls that they have a pending loan application. But in most cases, they never applied for a loan recently. The Better Business Bureau says it has received 500 reports of these aggressive calls targeting consumers since November. The husband of NBC CT Responds Consumer Reporter Caitlin Burchill says he has received seven of these voicemails…

Here are some tips from the Better Business Bureau to avoid scams when buying tickets for sporting events, concerts and other events.

Scammers often prey on the public’s sympathy and generosity after natural disasters using tactics like fradulent charities and crowdfunding campaigns.

Are you one of the many people who received a scam text saying you owe money? People we spoke with said they did receive a text over the weekend requesting money for an EZ Pass violation. Deb Paulson is one of the many people in Connecticut who received a text saying she owed money to the Mass DOT. She said…

Many people received a scam text over the weekend saying they owed money for an unpaid toll fee. Here’s what you should do the next time you see one of these texts pop up on your phone.

During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims.

There has been a recent spike in people falling for QR code scams. Security experts and police are providing tips to help you not fall victim to the scam.

The scams are designed to steal the recipient’s money or identity.

Katherine Goodson told NBC 7 she sent thousands of dollars to scammers, thinking it was for actor Keanu Reeves.

USPS issued a warning about being cautious when you receive unsolicited mobile text messages with an unfamiliar or strange web link that indicates a USPS delivery requires a response from you.

The “smishing” scam comes in the form and text message and aims to steal your personal information. Here’s how to spot one.

Big Y said it found skimming devices at two of its supermarkets in Connecticut and the company is investigating.

Big Y said it found skimming devices at two of its supermarkets in Connecticut and the company is investigating. The company said they found someone attaching a skimming device to a single terminal at their Milford location on Oct. 29. Then a few days later, on Nov. 1, the company learned that the same person attached a skimming device to…

The Department of Social Services is urging SNAP recipients to change their PIN numbers as EBT thefts remain high. “We certainly recommend that you change it often, you never know when a situation could arise, when you could be a victim,” DSS Director of Program Oversight Dan Giacomi said. DSS said thieves stole $132,455.83 in the 2023 budget year –…

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.