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Did you receive an unsolicited package? It might be a brushing scam.
Receiving a product in the mail you didn't order can indicate a scam, consumer advocates warn. Here's what to know.
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Receiving a product in the mail you didn't order can indicate a scam, consumer advocates warn. Here's what to know.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole has guidance to help make sure your online shopping doesn't lead you into the arms of a scammer.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
The Better Business Bureau has tips on how to safely shop for the hottest toys and not become the victim of any scams.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
The Better Business Bureau says they're seeing an uptick in a specific type of scam, locally, that targets parents of college students called the "emergency scam."
When a tragic situation happens, like the deadly mass shooting in Lewiston, scammers are waiting to take advantage of your empathy and kindness.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to look out for scammers who target people that are looking to donate to Lewiston shooting victims.
The Better Business Bureau is warning about using devices like Alexa or Siri with caution because asking them to look up a phone number could land you right on a scammer's phone line.
WBZ TV's Courtney Cole reports.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
The scam often starts as an unsolicited text or social media message saying that you qualify for a clinical trial, which will pay you upwards of $1,000.
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public that scammers will try and take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic.
Before writing a check or pulling out your credit card to help, watch out for scams.
The BBB has issued a warning about a scam on social media.
The temptation to test out a free product can actually cost customers big time. Complaints about these "free" trials more than doubled between 2015 and 2017.
The Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to be alert when considering offers related to Monday's solar eclipse.
The Better Business Bureau has some advice before you sign up for your next color run, obstacle course or mud run.
If a job offer that looks too good to be true appears in your inbox, it probably is.
The creator of MyPillow is standing up for his invention after the Better Business Bureau revoked his company's accreditation.
A Boston lawmaker says short term rentals can have a detrimental effect on a neighborhood.
Here are some guidelines from the FTC when dealing with a possible scammer on the phone. My advice is to just hang up or not even take the call.
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Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future.
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New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
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For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.