Miami-Dade officials are sounding the alarm on a growing text message scam that falsely claims to be from the DMV, warning residents that their licenses
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Formula 1 fans stranded, their vehicles towed after paying group to park near Hard Rock Stadium for Miami Grand Prix
Several Formula 1 fans found themselves stranded near the Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Friday evening. They paid to
South Florida woman ran elaborate scam targeting elderly residents, police say
A South Florida woman is accused of orchestrating a sophisticated scam that preyed on elderly residents in Miami’s Flagami neighborhood, according to the Miami Police
“Grandson scam” leaves South Florida man without $18,500; suspect exonerated
A South Florida man in his 80s is demanding accountability after losing more than $18,000 to a scam. His frustration comes after the State Attorney’s
South Florida woman falls victim to text scam, loses life savings
MIAMI – Text message scams are surging, with millions of people receiving fraudulent messages designed to steal their money. One South Florida woman said she
Florida man sentenced to 15 years for attempting to steal deceased homeowner’s property
TAMARAC – A South Florida man has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison after being convicted of multiple charges, including grand theft, for
Scammers target South Florida owners of missing pets
DANIA BEACH – Pet owners searching for their lost animals are warning others about scammers posing as the Humane Society of Broward County, using its
South Florida woman admits to laundering $2.7 million from victims seeking romance
CBS News Miami Live MIAMI – A South Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for laundering millions of dollars in
Miami Parking Authority removes all QR codes from parking signs to avoid scams
CBS News Miami Live MIAMI — The City of Miami’s Parking Authority (MPA) said it is taking aggressive, proactive steps to protect consumers from scams
Holiday season brings uptick in phone, internet scams
MIAMI – The holiday season can not only bring out the best in people, but it can also bring out the worst. Multiple law enforcement