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Ticketmaster data breach: what you need to know
The company is contacting customers to warn them about a security incident that happened between April 2 and May 18.
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Is your credit card interest rate ruining your finances? Try negotiating a better one
The average credit card interest rate in America is a whopping 24.8%. Interest rates that high can lead to your debt growing very quickly, so lowering your interest rate should be a top priority for credit card holders. There’s good news for credit card holders who need a break from the record rates: Negotiating a better rate might be easier…... -
IRS commissioner on scams, social media, and his cat
The head of the Internal Revenue Service just wrapped up his first year with the agency and he is on the road. He recently made a stop at our NBC10 Boston studios. “I’m sitting here, getting the word out, as the IRS commissioner urging residents of Massachusetts and beyond to be wary, to be skeptical that scams are on...
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Get an unexpected package? It might be a scam
Have you ever received a package full of random items that you didn’t order? If so, you might have been a victim of a scam that’s targeting millions of people across the country. Unexpected orders of random merchandise can indicate what’s known as a brushing scam. Brushing scams are used by some unscrupulous online retailers to bo... -
American man awaits news of fate in Turks and Caicos ammunition case
One of the remaining three Americans charged in the Turks and Caicos Islands will be in court Friday. Ryan Watson of Oklahoma will be sentenced on possession of ammunition charges. This comes as the island government has made an amendment to the strict firearms ordinance that Watson and the other Americans were charged under. Ryan Watson and his wi... -
Do you know what goes in your recycling bin?
You probably have those moments, standing in your garage, wondering whether something goes into the recycling bin or the trash can. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is trying to educate residents on what they can send to our recycling facilities. “My plastic bottles, jars, jugs and tubs,” says Greg Cooper, direc... -
Water safety: Alarming stats on kids' drowning risk
It can take just a matter of seconds for a child to drown, and drowning is leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Here’s what you can do keep your kids safe.
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What to know about ‘soft saving'
Much of Gen Z is stressed out about money, but a trend going viral on TikTok called “soft saving” could do them more harm than good.
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FBI warns about text scam targeting drivers: ‘These are sophisticated scams'
Drivers are being targeted in a new scam. The FBI and Identity Theft Resource Center say reports of toll road scams are rapidly on the rise and may be moving from state to state. “It’s definitely a well-executed scam. It’s purporting to be a small balance owed that is easily settled,” says FBI Supervisory Special Agent Keith Custer. The... -
FBI warns about text scam involving fake toll bills. Here's what to know.
Drivers are being targeted in a new scam, according to the FBI, getting thousands of reports of the unpaid toll bill scams since March.
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What to know about health insurance for college graduates
It’s a misconception that young adults who don’t already have health care coverage through a family member don’t have any other options. There’s even financial assistance available in Massachusetts.
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Check washing victim reaches out to NBC10 Boston for help
How closely do you check your bank statements? An Attleboro, Massachusetts, man didn’t inspect his well enough and lost more than $1,000 in a scam. He reached out our NBC Boston Responds team for help. Mike Bassis dropped his $1,200 quarterly real estate tax payment in a mailbox in December. Once he saw the money had cleared his account, he…... -
How to find the best summer travel deals
As the summer travel season heats up, many of are dreaming of a vacation getaway. Finding a good deal can seem like a daunting task. But with a few smart strategies, you can save big on your next flight. “We’re seeing that airfare has renormalized,” said Katy Nastro, a travel expert at Going.com. “The average price of airfare year... -
When a Mass. woman couldn't claim her unemployment benefits, she called NBC10 Boston Responds
If you need help with an unemployment claim, it isn’t always easy to get through to the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance by phone. A frustrated Middleborough woman reached out to our NBC10 Boston Responds team when she couldn’t get through and couldn’t get her unemployment benefits. The department says a steady rise in fraudulent... -
American avoids prison in Turks and Caicos ammo case
Another American is free to leave Turks and Caicos after spending over a month detained on the islands. Tyler Wenrich of Virginia was one of five Americans recently charged with possession of ammunition. All of them say they mistakenly brought the ammo along on vacation in their luggage. It was a story first reported by NBC10 Boston’s consumer inv... -
Shopping over Memorial Day 2024? Look out for these discounts
Retailers of all kinds are offering up Memorial Day weekend deals — here are some of the best deals we found.
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American avoids prison in Turks and Caicos ammo case
A Pennsylvania man arrested in Turks and Caicos Islands under under the Caribbean territory’s strict guns and ammunition law was sentenced on Friday, but won’t have to spend 12 years in prison, the law’s minimum sentence. Bryan Hagerich received a 52-week sentence that was suspended for 12 months, which essentially erases the...