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Melrose firefighter charged with stealing dead teenager's identity to get job
A Melrose firefighter has been arrested and charged with stealing the identity of a dead teenager.
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A Melrose firefighter has been arrested and charged with stealing the identity of a dead teenager.
A Melrose firefighter has been arrested and charged with stealing the identity of a dead teenager.
Three people from New York were arrested after police said they were caught using a fake driver's license to make a purchase at Macy's.
Certain habits make you an easier target for scammers. Here's how to protect your card info from being compromised.
Approximately 100 million people in the United States and 6 million more in Canada are affected by the massive data hacking.
When companies do business strictly online, it can make it challenging to find an actual person to help with a consumer issue.
Police warn residents of identity theft during tax season.
It's a scam called Facebook cloning.
The three large reporting companies, TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian, will provide you with an annual free copy of your credit report, but you must ask for it.
The IRS does not send unsolicited emails about a person's tax account or ask for detailed personal and financial information.
Folks enjoying the night out Saturday in Boston said it's disheartening to hear about another major data security breach.
Here are some answers to the most common questions about the Target data theft.
It is important to be checking your credit report and credit scores at least annually.
No one should charge you for your credit report.
Salem State University is warning 25,000 current and former students and staff that their social security numbers may be in the wrong hands.
There has been a rebound in identity theft according Javelin Strategy. So how can you protect yourself?
Chances are that if you own a phone or computer, an attempt to steal your identify has been made by scammers.
Be wary of anyone that wants you to sign a blank return or who refuses to put their name and Social Security number on your return.
When you think of identity theft, chances are you don't think your government is part of the problem.
Littleton police are apologizing for accidentally posting personal information on the department's website.
You need to protect your numbers. Credit card numbers, ATM numbers, Social Security numbers, and pin numbers.
The busy travel season is about to get underway. Although the inclination is to think about relaxing, it's important to keep safety top of mind as well.
How does identity theft happen?
Many students on campus dismiss the notion, saying they have other things to be worried about.
A retired 70-year-old man is leading a team of volunteers keeping the Rocky Woods Reservation in Medfield open and safe.
If the first half of the season was an indication that the Red Sox are a team worth investing in, the first four games out of the All-Star break are proof that this team needs help at the trade deadline.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
The Boston Red Sox have now lost four in a row since the All-Star break.
Massachusetts drivers still can't get their cars inspected, days after a Microsoft outage affected the RMV.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
The attorney general is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
A juror in the Karen Read trial says they weren't sure how to communicate a unanimous decision on two charges.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that she is pregnant and will welcome her third child in January.
A Canadian expert on artificial intelligence says that to nurture our minds and reduce the risk of dementia, we should focus on real intelligence rather than artificial intelligence.
Some people with a red meat allergy may be able to eat bacon after all - if it's been genetically altered.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
The state of Massachusetts is taking action after WBZ-TV I-Team reports revealed that some nursing homes haven't paid their workers for weeks.
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.
With Kamala Harris in and Joe Biden out, Donald Trump is now the oldest major-party presidential nominee ever.
Has the news media been too focused on President Joe Biden's age and health, as more Democrats urge him to leave the presidential race?
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.
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.
If the first half of the season was an indication that the Red Sox are a team worth investing in, the first four games out of the All-Star break are proof that this team needs help at the trade deadline.
The Boston Red Sox have now lost four in a row since the All-Star break.
What to expect when the Patriots officially report to training camp on Tuesday -- the team's first camp under head coach Jerod Mayo.
The Red Sox will not have the services of closer Kenley Jansen for their three-game set against the Rockies in Colorado.
The Celtics locked up another key member of their championship core in Sam Hauser, but the team is now going to have to pay a massive luxury tax bill in the coming years.
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.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.