South Florida homeowner targeted in sophisticated fake dog attack scam
A South Florida homeowner says he was stunned when a letter arrived accusing one of his dogs of attacking a neighbor and causing serious injuries.
AI-powered scam targets FPL customers with fake rebate offers
A phone call promising savings on an electric bill may sound legitimate, but Florida Power & Light officials are warning customers that scammers are…
South Florida man says he lost more than $250,000 in elaborate bank imposter scam
According to the Federal Trade Commission, the agency received more than 1 million reports of imposter scams in 2025. Reported losses rose nearly 20% to $3.5…
South Florida immigration lawyer’s identity cloned with artificial intelligence
Prominent attorney Ángel Leal says criminals are creating fake videos using his image, voice and name to convince immigrants to pay for supposed legal…
Video shows officer warning elderly Coconut Creek woman about scam after losing $3,500
According to Coconut Creek Police, she mailed money to people several times before police jumped in and stopped her from sending more.
Scam survivors find healing through support groups after devastating financial losses
For many scam survivors, the financial losses are only part of the damage. Long after the money is gone, survivors say they are often left dealing with shame,…