Americans lose millions to wire transfer fraud. Could banks do more to stop it?
"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
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"Their job is to protect our investments," said one man whose bank account was drained of $15,000. "Otherwise, what's the point of putting it with a bank?"
With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, some banks weren't open on Friday and others will be closed on Saturday in observance of the federal holiday that honors Americans who served in the military.
The growing trend led to a staggering $8.8 billion in losses last year, according to government data.
The regional lender, whose collapse is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history, is the third bank to be seized by regulators since March.
On Tuesday, just before 10 p.m., nearly a dozen shots were fired at the bank at NW 182nd Street and NW 57th Avenue
Trish Christakis reports the gunfire shattered several windows.
The FBI is investigating a robbery at a Chase bank in Sunrise.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking the public's help with any information they can provide on the whereabouts of a man accused of holding up a Chase Bank.
The FBI is asking for the public's help in finding a bank robber.
The FBI has released photographs of a bank robber in hopes that the public can help identify the individual.
The search is on for the woman who robbed a bank in Ft. Lauderdale on Monday.
Authorities arrested two men accused of placing a skimming device at a bank in Pinecrest.
The search is on for the man who robbed a bank in Dania Beach Thursday morning.
A man suspected of fraudulently withdrawing funds from a bank account was caught on camera in North Lauderdale.
Authorities said a Plantation bank was robbed on back-to-back days by a serial thief they call the "Filter Bandit."
An armed robber who held up a man at a Lauderhill ATM was captured on camera.
Looking like something out of a horror movie, a South Florida bank was robbed Friday afternoon by a gun-toting, scary mask-wearing bandit.
The FBI has upped the ante in the pursuit of a serial bank robber in South Florida.
FBI has released photographs from a robbery that took place Friday at a bank in Tamarac.
Coral Springs police have arrested a man accused of robbing two banks.
The FBI released pictures of an alleged bank robber who stole money from a Chase Bank in Miami Friday.
Federal officials are looking for a woman who they say robbed a bank in North Miami on Tuesday morning.
Authorities are still searching for a suspect that robbed a Plantation area Chase Bank on Saturday afternoon.
Federal authorities are searching for a man, they say, robbed a Homestead bank on Wednesday morning.
A Miami-Dade jury deliberated for about three hours before returning with two guilty verdicts
Members of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) overwhelmingly ratified a new contract Thursday night, with 82.88% voting in favor.
With the 2024 political campaign season behind us, robocalls and texts will be slowing down. But they aren't gone all together.
A deadly accident on Interstate 75 near Pines Boulevard brought traffic to a standstill on Thursday afternoon.
A victim is speaking out after federal authorities captured a serial postal thief who allegedly victimized at least 10 people across South Florida.
A Miami-Dade jury deliberated for about three hours before returning with two guilty verdicts
Members of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) overwhelmingly ratified a new contract Thursday night, with 82.88% voting in favor.
With the 2024 political campaign season behind us, robocalls and texts will be slowing down. But they aren't gone all together.
A deadly accident on Interstate 75 near Pines Boulevard brought traffic to a standstill on Thursday afternoon.
A victim is speaking out after federal authorities captured a serial postal thief who allegedly victimized at least 10 people across South Florida.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
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 Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
Following the 2024 presidential election results, President Biden has invited President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the transition of power.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
President-elect Trump faced two federal prosecutions brought by special counsel Jack Smith last year.
After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, revisit some standout moments that marked the 2024 presidential race.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
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
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."