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Identity theft thieves are stealing people's homes right out from under them
Adam Coughran, CEO of Safe Kids Inc., said there are some things you can do to protect yourself.
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Adam Coughran, CEO of Safe Kids Inc., said there are some things you can do to protect yourself.
Skimming devices rose in prominence over the past decade on card readers at gas pumps and ATMs. A device at the Rochester self-checkout even caught police off guard.
Adam Coughran, CEO of Safe Kids Inc., said there are some things you can do to protect yourself.
Adam Coughran, CEO of Safe Kids Inc., said there are some things you can do to protect yourself.
Study found Miami metro area tops other major US metro areas for identity theft
Nicole Lauren reports the metro area, which includes Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, leads the nation in identity theft.
Seventeen countries took part in the seizure and more than 100 were arrested.
Last holiday season nearly 75 percent of Americans were targeted by scams.
A fourth person is accused of stealing the identities of victims of the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside.
Three people are now behind bars, accused of stealing from the Surfside collapse victims.
Several people suspected of stealing the identities of people killed in the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside have been arrested.
Court records obtained by CBS4 News reveal details about an ongoing criminal investigation of identity theft stretching from South Florida to Alaska.
A Hollywood woman said what happened to her should be a cautionary tale to those who donate money to people on the phone who say they are with a charity.
A survey found 1 million children were victims of identity theft in 2017.
Freezing your credit may not protect you from ID thieves, there's evidence they can still get credit in your name.
A look at how scammers can steal your identity with a simple trip to the post office in person or online.
Several massive security breaches in the past few years have exposed the personal information of millions of consumers.
Credit-card skimming devices at Florida gas stations and stores are on a dramatic rise this year.
A former Hialeah police officer who pled guilty earlier this year to corruption and identity theft charges has been sentenced to five years in a federal prison.
A Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy accused of using his official position to aid an identity theft scheme has withdrawn his guilty plea in the case.
A former Hialeah police officer accused of using a confidential driver's license database to access personal information in an identity theft scheme has pleaded guilty to corruption charges.
An Uber driver got caught up in an old school scam that nearly cost her a day's earnings.
More than 100 people were charged after the U.S. Attorney's Office in Florida set up a task force to tackle identity theft.
California's attorney general is leading a criminal investigation into whether employees at San Francisco-based Wells Fargo bank stole customers' identities in the sales practices scandal that rocked the bank and cost its CEO his job, documents released Wednesday show.
Police are hoping someone can identify a man wanted for fraud in Boynton Beach.
Mekhi Hoosein Quiles was killed when an SUV struck his car at Miami Gardens Drive and NW 22nd Avenue.
Dating coach Damona Hoffman discusses what she calls "dating app burnout," and gives tips on how you can better utilize the apps in your love life.
The woman was airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center in critical condition
A heat advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said the fireworks mishaps happened in West Park and Deerfield Beach.
Mekhi Hoosein Quiles was killed when an SUV struck his car at Miami Gardens Drive and NW 22nd Avenue.
The woman was airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center in critical condition
A heat advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m.
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said the fireworks mishaps happened in West Park and Deerfield Beach.
Today's Taste of the Town culinary adventure takes us to the heart of Little River
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.
The president honored Philip Shadrach and George Wilson for their "gallantry and intrepidity" during the "Great Locomotive Chase" of 1862.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
Following debate, age factors in, and race shifts in Trump's direction after the first 2024 presidential debate.
A 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida's attorney general.
President Biden met with Democratic governors on Wednesday amid concerns over his debate performance last week.
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.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Save big on appliances from Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Frigidaire and more top brands now this Fourth of July.
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Choose the right hearing aid for you with this comprehensive guide.
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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.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
A 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida's attorney general.
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.