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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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DC man finds possible card skimmer while checking out at Safeway
A D.C. man’s photo of a possible self-checkout kiosk card skimmer went viral along with its security warning.
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‘It's a skimmer!': Social post warns of possible self-checkout scam at DC Safeway
A D.C. man posted a warning on social media that included a photo of a self-checkout keypad at the Georgetown Safeway and a convincing duplicate. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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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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DC jury duty phone scam: Here's what to know to avoid being fooled
If you get a call from someone saying you need to pay them because you missed jury duty, don’t pay up. Scammers are impersonating members of D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, calling residents and claiming there’s a warrant out for their arrest for not appearing at jury duty. The scammer says that with a payment, the warrant can be removed....
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Reformed romance scammer says he defrauded women of $100K over 5 years
A man from Nigeria who says for five years he approached women online and took money from them by convincing them that they loved him now wants to warn them about falling for fraudsters like him.
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Reformed romance scammer reveals how he did it
A former romance scammer reveals his secrets and the one thing people should do to avoid becoming a victim. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan spoke with him.
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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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Job postings used to recruit money mules
The FBI warns job seekers to be on the lookout for unsolicited emails or job postings that promise easy money for little or no effort. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares the red flags.
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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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Not for sale: Scammers target vacant properties in DC region
Scammers are getting real estate agents to list properties that aren’t actually up for sale.
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Realtor tricked into listing property that wasn't for sale
Scammers are getting real estate agents to list properties that aren’t actually up for sale. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan shows how it’s a byproduct of the pandemic.
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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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How to spot rental scammers as DC AG reports uptick in complaints
The D.C. Attorney General’s Office reports seeing an uptick in rental fraud complaints this year.
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DC AG warns of rise in rental scams
The D.C. Attorney General’s Office reports seeing an uptick in rental fraud complaints this year. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan and the News4 I-Team reveal how far some will go to trick people out of their money.
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How to protect against scams disguised as jobs
Scammers are targeting job seekers by using outdated job ads from legitimate companies and posing as real employers on popular job sites. These phony jobs are often masked as high-paying remote positions such as personal assistants, teaching assistants or customer service representatives, according to Rosario Mendez, an attorney with the Federal Trade Commission. Though these jobs appear to be legitimate,…
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Beware of scammers hijacking job ads
Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares a warning about crooks using old job listings to scam job hunters.
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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.