A used auto parts website had an Orlando address, a phone number, and good reviews. None of it was real. How to protect yourself from similar situations.
A couple says they lost nearly $30,000 after buying a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado on Facebook Marketplace that turned out to be stolen and had a fake title and vehicle identification number.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says it has seen a noticeable uptick in fraud reports this week, prompting a public warning from Sheriff Mike Chitwood. “This time of year, we see them all year; some are very mundane, some are very elaborate, but in the last 72 hours, I got a phone call from both of my credit card companies questioning a purchase,” Chitwood said.
Schemers are using deepfake videos of Tesla CEO Elon Musk to steal thousands from people online. For one Leesburg man we talked to, it all started in a Facebook group.
On Thursday, Cory Woodall appeared before a judge asking for permission to return to his home state of North Carolina, but the judge denied his request.
Brian Lapersonerie said he picking up a rider when he got a call from someone claiming to be Uber support saying he was under investigation. Turns out, it was a scheme targeting Uber drivers.
An 80-year-old Lady Lake woman lost nearly $150,000 after crooks posing as government employees tricked her out of money she received from a life insurance policy following her husband's passing.
In 2024, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office had 75 crypto cases and recovered $292,000. So far in 2025, they have had 92 crypto cases and have recovered a little more than $5.9 million.
When creating her profile, Norelyz Maldonado-Lutz says her email address somehow became visible on her public page. Scammers were waiting.
Fake ads and websites are costing people thousands of dollars, according to the Better Business Bureau. Here's how to spot the fraud.
Scammers are using a new tactic to trick people into believing they can claim money in tariff relief, according to a cyber security expert.
An old crime is new again. Bank “jugging” is sweeping across Central Florida. Crooks are following their victims from banks, waiting for the right opportunity to rob them.
Law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are warning residents about fraudulent phone calls saying you missed jury duty and there is now a warrant for your arrest.
Criminals can hijack the eSIM card in a cell phone, gaining access to everything on the device, including banking information, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
We’ve all gotten them: unsolicited text messages and emails, seemingly harmless but secretly after your information. And with the tax filing deadline approaching, you may see an uptick.
A Central Florida man lost tens of thousands of dollars in a cryptocurrency investment scheme that started with an “accidental” text message.
In December, the Internal Revenue Service announced it would send payments to eligible taxpayers who didn’t receive one or more stimulus checks during the pandemic. Now, fraudsters are impersonating the IRS to steal info, says the Better Business Bureau.
Scammers are sending blackmail emails to people claiming to have embarrassing videos and demanding payment via bitcoin. One of News 6's meteorologists has received several of these messages.
A Haines City couple found themselves in a financial nightmare after cybercriminals intercepted the money they were sending for a down payment on their new home.
Scammers posing as local animal shelters are exploiting pet owners in distress by soliciting money under false pretenses.
As tax season begins, the IRS is warning taxpayers about ghost preparers - individuals who complete tax returns for others but refuse to sign them or provide an official identification number.
Bob Hovan, 77, of Port Orange, is sharing a painful lesson after losing more than $100,000 in a complex scheme involving a fraudulent stock buyback.
In 2022, President Biden introduced a plan to relieve thousands of dollars in student debt for low to middle-income borrowers. However, the plan faced several challenges, and scammers have exploited this uncertainty.
With Election Day just around the corner, AARP is urging voters to remain vigilant against potential scams and misinformation campaigns that often target voters as they head to the polls.
As podcasts gain popularity, many individuals are receiving enticing invitations to appear as guests on well-known shows.
The Florida Department of Health is sending out notices to people whose personal information was stolen and released by hackers in June.
A former federal investigator has uncovered a pattern of positive reviews that she is convinced are the product of 5-star fakes for sale.
When News 6 Investigator Erik Sandoval received a text stating that he had used the FasTrak Express Lane, he knew right away that it was a fake.
An 81-year-old Tennessee widow lost roughly $30,000 in cash, bitcoin and gift cards to a person or persons pretending to be country music star Luke Bryan.
It was an incredible stroke of luck combined with solid detective work that stopped a serial scammer responsible for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe millions, from the elderly across Central Florida, according to police.
A state-of-the-art system designed to track stolen crypto funds is the latest asset being used by law enforcement agencies in the United States and across the globe in what has become a parallel economy for thieves.
News 6 viewer Loucinda Curtis is warning consumers to be on the lookout for Facebook Marketplace imposters after she was contacted by someone telling her to upgrade a Zelle account to receive her payment.
If you are reading this, chances are a cyberthief has already tried to lure you into a social media or smart phone text message trap.
A phone call that included Bank of America on the caller ID convinced a Flagler County woman to give the last four-digits of her social security number to an apparent bank imposter.
Florida’s new retail fuel theft legislation will go into effect on July 1, making the use of so-called pulsar price manipulators a second- or third-degree felony.
In the world of fast money, investors in Florida are chasing the big payoff promises of cryptocurrency deals only to learn the high returns were all hype.
The wonder of artificial intelligence-generated faces and voices is the weapon of choice for international con artists in what has become a multi-billion dollar fraud industry.
Great deals for vacant Florida land owned by offshore investors have become a hot target for international conmen playing the real estate market to walk off with hundreds of thousands of dollars, leaving the buyer with no funds and no land.
The Pandemic Response Accountability Committee found a connection of more than 69,000 “suspicious” social security numbers used to collect $5.4 billion in SBA emergency loans.
The Pandemic Response Accountability Committee found a connection of more than 69,000 “suspicious” social security numbers used to collect $5.4 billion in SBA emergency loans.
