Despite Chip Based Cards, Credit Fraud Is On The Rise
The use of chip-based credit cards in the U.S. was supposed to cut down on fraud and identity theft.
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The use of chip-based credit cards in the U.S. was supposed to cut down on fraud and identity theft.
Two Hollywood residents who claimed to own millions of dollars in property in New York and Florida are facing a number of fraud charges.
In an effort to avoid paying the less than $2 tolls along Florida highways, an Apopka man could be facing a rather pricey punishment.
Police are looking for two men who assaulted and robbed a woman of thousands of dollars in a lottery scam.
A new scam making the rounds may have popped up in your email concerning a traffic citation.
As you rush to finish your holiday shopping, you may want to avoid using your debit card if you can.
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An old scam is making a comeback. It's called the 'overpayment scam' in which the criminals promise the victims money but end up ripping them off.
A former South Florida concert promoter who staged tours for major acts such as Elton John, the Rolling Stones, and Aerosmith is facing prison for what prosecutors say was a $200 million fraud scheme.
A federal jury has found that the City of Miami defrauded bond investors in 2009 by making the investments appear to be a better deal than they actually were.
A South Florida Man faces up to ten years in prison when he's sentenced later this year for his part in a $36 million affordable housing fraud.
A tip to Crime Stoppers led Miami-Dade police to a home where found thousands of counterfeit credit and gift cards.
New charges of grand theft and fraud have been filed against a Palm Beach teen who was arrested earlier this year for reportedly pretending to be a doctor and stealing money from an 86-year-old patient.
Authorities arrested three people in connection to a medical fraud investigation in Miami Monday.
Embattled Democratic Congresswoman Corrine Brown has labels the criminal case against her "half truths and (a) witch hunt."
South Florida jails are getting slightly more crowded after the sentencing of a trio of fraudulent criminals.
A former Miami-Dade County police detective, who was convicted earlier this year on eight charges for his role in a credit history fraud scheme, has been sentenced to two and half years in federal prison.
U.S. Rep. Corinne Brown and her chief of staff were indicted Friday for their alleged roles in a fraud scheme.
Two men from Miami were arrested early Sunday morning after being caught putting a credit card skimming device on a gas station pump.
Credit card company Visa and Mastercard are using security measures prone to fraud putting retailers and customers at risk, said Home Depot in a federal lawsuit.
Self-checkout terminals in retail stores are the latest target for criminals that use tiny devices called skimmers to steal credit card information.
A Key West woman who listed herself online as a wedding planner is accused of defrauding two couples who paid her to plan their weddings.
A former employee of Tampa's police department is going to prison for her role in an identity theft scheme.
A teenager accused of impersonating a doctor was in Palm Beach court Wednesday for a plea hearing.
A Miami doctor has been sentenced to nine years in prison and ordered to pay more than $30 million in restitution for his part in a Medicare fraud scheme.
The girl's father told CBS News Miami off camera that his daughter was "petrified" when she saw the intruder in her room.
The new route launches Monday, Oct. 27, and will run along a 20-mile stretch from Florida City to Dadeland South. County officials said fares will remain the same.
According to Medicare, four insurance companies in Broward County offer Advantage plans at no additional charge, though some do not include prescription drug coverage.
Four years after Steve Palumbo's diagnosis, he's fighting back at a Coral Springs gym where determination is as powerful as any medicine.
The school is known for helping struggling students earn their diplomas, but Tuesday afternoon, police said Jaylen Lindo broke all the rules.
The girl's father told CBS News Miami off camera that his daughter was "petrified" when she saw the intruder in her room.
The new route launches Monday, Oct. 27, and will run along a 20-mile stretch from Florida City to Dadeland South. County officials said fares will remain the same.
Tropical Storm Melissa is the 13th named storm in the Atlantic of the 2025 hurricane season.
Cities across South Florida are celebrating Halloween with family-friendly festivals, trick-or-treat events and parties featuring food, music, and costume contests.
According to Medicare, four insurance companies in Broward County offer Advantage plans at no additional charge, though some do not include prescription drug coverage.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
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.
Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, delivered a marathon speech protesting President Trump's policies that stretched 22 hours and 37 minutes.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation fears the ballroom annex will overwhelm White House.
The National Guard troops are scheduled to arrive in time for the city's Bayou Classic — a major two-day college football event held at Caesars Superdome.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, a conversation with President Trump, and writing suicide notes in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday.
The Architect of Peace Award was established in 1995, according to the Nixon Foundation.
Jim interviews the attorney for historian Marvin Dunn, who is suing Miami Dade College over that land transfer.
Jim talks one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Hakeem Jeffries from New York, the U.S. House Majority Leader.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Broward County Commissioner Steven Geller about the allegations by DeSantis's DOGE committee that there is waste, fraud and abuse in Broward County.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with State Representative Vicki Lopez, who chairs a committee examining changes to the property tax system that will likely appear on the 2026 ballot.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz on the partial government shutdown.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
A recent report found high levels of lead in some protein powders and shakes, but demand among U.S. consumers has soared.
"They went in and fired entire programs, even statutorily mandated by law programs they cut entirely," she told CBS News. "So there is no staff to do this work anymore."
Resident Frances Martin was there Friday and five years ago when Gov. Ron DeSantis came to John Knox to unveil the 'new' COVID vaccine.
The Coral Gables resident, who owned a real estate management company, rarely talked about the disease that would take his life.
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The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
The Grand Sumo Tournament is rumbling London's iconic Royal Albert Hall in a rare foreign foray for Japan's centuries-old sport.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."