National Consumer Protection Week: Identity Thieves
If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, get your free credit report right away to ensure identity thieves have not opened additional accounts.
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If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, get your free credit report right away to ensure identity thieves have not opened additional accounts.
Let's talk about the passwords to your various accounts. Some folks use the same password for all of their accounts. Not prudent the experts tell us.
Here are some more tips from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to help you avoid fraud.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has some suggestions to help you avoid fraud.
This is National Consumers Protection Week, a national campaign to help consumers make better-informed decisions and avoid being scammed.
New electronic devices are making odometer fraud easier than ever and the I-Team found thousands of unsuspecting buyers here in Massachusetts are walking right into that trap.
The mail included healthcare statements and checks from the government. After several calls, and several months, the mail just kept coming.
It's been a billion dollar problem for the Internal Revenue System: identity thieves stealing the tax refund checks of honest taxpayers.
A doctor on the Cape has been indicted for illegally prescribing Oxycodone and defrauding the state's Medicaid program.
A woman charged with defrauding the One Fund said she hasn't done anything wrong and claims she's the target of a "witch hunt."
Hackers are getting a hold of Social Security numbers and filing fraudulent tax returns.
A Jamaica Plain woman who claimed to be a Boston Marathon bombing victim has been indicted for fraud.
A Boston Fire Department district chief was indicted Thursday on charges related to schemes he allegedly used to profit from vendors.
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.
A Haverhill woman was indicted on wire fraud charges this week, accused of stealing close to $1 million from a Massachusetts-based information technology staffing company.
The Secretary of State's office has filed fraud charges against three people who ran Wings Network, offering get-rich-quick internet products.
The IRS does not send unsolicited emails about a person's tax account or ask for detailed personal and financial information.
Police say a man and woman tried to buy a pair of $1000 gift cards at a Target in Concord, New Hampshire using bogus credit cards.
You need to protect what's in your wallet. You need to protect your credit card numbers, ATM numbers, Social Security numbers, and pin numbers.
Massachusetts State Police are looking for a group of people allegedly committing license fraud that is potentially putting bad drivers on the road.
A new agreement will allow state welfare officials and local law enforcement to investigate allegations of trafficking in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.
An elderly Fall River woman has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $233,000 from the state's Medicaid program, the Attorney General's office announced on Friday
The founder of a Cape Cod charity has been found guilty of stealing tens of thousands of dollars for herself.
Chances are that if you own a phone or computer, an attempt to steal your identify has been made by scammers.
The I-Team has learned Massachusetts is one of the areas of greatest concern. We've been told gangs based in the Lawrence area with links to the Dominican Republic are very active in this area.
A Boston native who will be taking part in the New York Marathon this weekend has overcome a series of personal and health obstacles.
Led by two sisters, the team raised more than $10,000 for the Ellie Fund, the same organization that supported their family.
The Boston Celtics pulled away late to beat the Charlotte Hornets 124-109 in a heated game on Friday night in which two Hornets players were ejected.
Friday marked the last day of in-person early voting in Massachusetts and voters had any number of motivations to head to the polls.
The scammers called saying they were the Border Patrol, and that they had a package with her name on it.
A Stoughton woman who owns spas in Easton and Randolph allegedly performed thousands of illegal counterfeit Botox and filler injections since 2021.
A judge sided with Karen Read as she seeks to delay a civil wrongful death lawsuit filed by John O'Keefe's family.
The scammers called saying they were the Border Patrol, and that they had a package with her name on it.
Drake Maye remains in concussion protocol, but Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo hasn't ruled the quarterback out for this weekend's game against the Titans.
One of the most contested governor's races in the country is underway in New Hampshire but not only is the tone of the candidates' ads turning off some voters, others admit they aren't paying attention.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
While polls show inflation and the economy are the top issues for voters in New Hampshire, another topic is dominating the ad wars - abortion.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reached an agreement with business leaders last week on a temporary tax rate increase on commercial properties.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Do Massachusetts Democrats believe Ed Markey should step aside for a younger voice in the U.S. Senate? Chairman Steve Kerrigan weighs in.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and her challenger John Deaton went head-to-head in a debate held at the WBZ studios.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
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.
A Boston native who will be taking part in the New York Marathon this weekend has overcome a series of personal and health obstacles.
The Boston Celtics pulled away late to beat the Charlotte Hornets 124-109 in a heated game on Friday night in which two Hornets players were ejected.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has a chance to play this weekend against the Titans.
The New England Patriots will take on the Tennessee Titans in Week 9. Will they have Drake Maye at quarterback for the tilt?
Drake Maye remains in concussion protocol, but Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo hasn't ruled the quarterback out for this weekend's game against the Titans.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.