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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.
Scammers are on the prowl for fans eager to catch their favorite acts. Follow these tips to avoid getting ripped off.
The Federal Trade Commission says from 2014 to 2019 Americans lost nearly a half billion dollars to criminals posing as a government representative.
The Better Business Bureau said it is receiving a growing number of coronavirus-related complaints.
A new report from the Better Business Bureau is ranking the scams where people are most likely to lose money.
The Better Business Bureau is warning of a scam in which con artists impersonate representatives from a cable company and claim to offer a great deal on service.
Early summer is a busy time for the real estate market.
It's common for security system companies to go door to door looking for new business.
Scam artists can pose as everything from a government official to your cell phone provider. Now some are pretending to be an old friend on social media.
The Better Business Bureau has released a list of the top scams it uncovered in 2016.
Con artists steal millions from Americans every year. But the people most likely to fall for a scam may not be the ones you first think.
Scams are a growing business for criminals but now the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is providing a new tool that can help consumers from being scammed.
An online company is offering top dollar for old laptops, tablet and phones but the checks people are getting after sending their gadgets are far less than quoted.
An alert has been issued by the Better Business Bureau about a new scam involving cell phone text messages. It begins with good news or so the target thinks.
If you've been looking at your bank statements and notice a strange charge of $9.84 that you can't remember making, it likely came from a crook, according to a new alert from the Better Business Bureau.
Pay $15 for $30 worth of food, get three oil changes for $49, or train your dog for half the price. For many consumers, the deals are hard to resist the daily deal offers that pop up in their inbox.
Door to door sales complaints have more than doubled in the last few years, according to the Better Business Bureau. In 2010, they received 600 complaints; last year it grew to 1300 and this year is on track to top that number.
A sophisticated scam is running rampant nationwide, and even the savviest taxpayers are falling for it.
New car buyers are often asked whether or not they want to purchase a "prepaid maintenance plan." These are not extended warranties but plans that cover routine kinds of service to your car. But are they worth the money?
The U.S. Postal Services Consumer Affairs Office has joined forces with the Miami-Dade Police Department, Cintas and Broward Sheriff's Office for this year's National Consumer Protection Week (March 6th – 12th)
A Broward County company will pay back millions of dollars to consumers of it's acai diet pills, teeth whiteners and colon cleaners to settle a lawsuit with the state, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday.
Save big on Samsung's Frame smart TV, Bespoke refrigerators, AI-powered washers and dryers and more this 4th of July.
The 26-year-old Smith averaged 4.3 points for the Heat this past season.
Afternoon highs will range from the upper 80s to the low 90s.
The crash happened at Miami Gardens Drive and NW 22nd Avenue
Juan Figueroa is facing attempted murder and arson charges.
The 26-year-old Smith averaged 4.3 points for the Heat this past season.
Afternoon highs will range from the upper 80s to the low 90s.
The crash happened at Miami Gardens Drive and NW 22nd Avenue
Juan Figueroa is facing attempted murder and arson charges.
July 4th gives us reasons to celebrate
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
It's a welcome number for the candidate, who caused widespread concern among Democrats after his debate performance
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office.
The Supreme Court was reviewing the constitutionality of laws regulating social media companies from Texas and Florida.
"Joe Biden is not going to take himself out of this race – nor should he," Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Sunday.
Some Democrats question Biden's ability to campaign in the 2024 presidential election, divide over whether he should be the nominee, after voters say Trump won debate.
Jim DeFede interviews Democrat Joe Saunders, who now finds himself with a last-minute challenger, his aunt Maureen Saunders Scott, who is demanding to be on the ballot as Moe Saunders.
Jim DeFede discusses the cuts with former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber and Michel Hausmann, the artistic director of Miami New Drama.
Jim DeFede devotes the entire half-hour to social media influencer Alex Otaola, who wants to be the next mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Jim DeFede talks with a Miami Herald reporter who was inside the courtroom and provides us with a first-hand account of exactly went on, where cameras were not allowed.
Jim DeFede talks to Jason Pizzo, who represents the district where the greatest flood impacts were felt this week: coastal Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Black Americans are twice as likely to have Alzheimer's disease, and face greater impacts of caregiving burnout and financial stress.
Save big on Samsung's Frame smart TV, Bespoke refrigerators, AI-powered washers and dryers and more this 4th of July.
Enjoy clearer vision with new prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses during Zenni Optical's 4th of July sale.
If you have limited laundry room space, there are a variety of stacked washer and dryer units that are perfect.
Boost your grilling game this 4th of July and all summer long with a new Traeger grill. They're on sale now.
Add some mood lighting to your home with these fun Govee smart lights that you can save on right now.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
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In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."