Scams

The products are advertised online as a kind of golden ticket that will help propel Trump’s 2024 bid and make the “real patriots” who support him rich when cashed in.

Authorities are warning the elderly who live alone in their homes to be aware that now is the peak time of the year for the scams, referred to as “woodchucking.” News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

A Montgomery County couple, both in their late 80s, are reaching out through pain and some embarrassment to warn others about a sophisticated scam that cost them nearly $200,000.

“Pig butchering” operations run out of Asia but target victims globally, with scammers promising love and wealth to get their victims to invest their fortunes.

New York is looking for love in all the wrong places, apparently — but a couple other states get burnt worse by fake loves.

Scammers are now using a simple photo of people’s cars to trick social media users out of their money.

Imagine seeing a pic of your car posted, reporting it stolen … but it hasn’t been. NBC 7 and Telemundo 20’s Tania Luviano explains.

The suspect said he entered Pearl’s Bagels to check the fire suppression system, but the company that supposedly employed him does not exist, and he used a fake name. News4’s Mauricio Casillas reports.

The law enforcement agency said bad actors had figured out how to infect phones with malware using public charging cables.

Scammers are using ever-changing artificial intelligence technology to fool people with voices they might recognize.

Scammers are using ever-changing artificial intelligence technology to fool people with voices they might recognize. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan and the News4 I-Team reveal how the technology works and how to protect against it.

Consumers lost hundreds of millions of dollars last year and they are expected to lose more this year as scammers continue to strike. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4’s I-team on Jan. 18, 2023.

Don’t rely solely on product ratings when buying stuff online — they’re likely skewed by fake reviews.

Budget-conscious shoppers are scouring for the best holiday sales this year, and scammers are counting on it, according to a fraud expert.

As the election nears, scammers look for every angle to take advantage of voters. Learn how you can protect yourself from election scams.

NBC4 Responds exposes a scam involving one of the most popular cash apps. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan shares what to know before sending money, even to friends and family.

Montgomery County police issued a warning about a “grandparent scam,” where the suspect falsely claims the victim’s grandchild needs money to get out of jail. Victims have been between the ages of 70-90.

Some Verizon mobile phone users are receiving spam text messages from what appear to be their own phone numbers. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market today. Here’s what you need to know before you buy crypto.

SEON’s “Gen-Z Fraud Report” found that people younger than 20 had the biggest year-over-year increase in fraud reports between 2019 and 2020.