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Lauderdale Cops Warn Of Possible Web Site Fraud

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department put out a warning Wednesday regarding a suspected Internet scam.

2013/05/08

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The Dark World Of Online Dating

A South Florida woman was left to pick up the pieces after a romantic relationship she developed online turned endangered her life.

CBS4–2013/05/07

Bella Rodriguez-Torrez, 10, is fighting cancer while someone is scamming money from people posing as her "brother". (CBS4)

Scam Artist Exploiting Young Cancer Victim

The family of Bella Rodriguez-Torres, a 10 year old little girl fighting cancer, told CBS4 News a scammer is trying to use her illness to get money from people, posing as her “brother”.

CBS4–2013/02/22

(Source: AP)

Russian Mob Ringleader Sentenced In SoBe ‘B-Girl’ Scam

The ringleader of a Russian-mob involved in the Miami Beach “B-Girl” scam has been sentenced to three years in federal prison.

CBS4–2013/01/18

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Cyber Crooks Now Targeting Search Engines

Most of us have the common sense these days to be cautious opening emails from someone we don’t know, or not open suspicious attachments. But now computer crooks have found a way to target us on search engines.

CBS4–2013/01/08

BCS Championship Game Tickets

BCS Ticket Prices Fall; Scammers A Problem For Buyers

The ticket market for the BCS Championship Game at Sun Life Stadium started out strong, but stalled in recent weeks. While it’s expected to pick back up soon, scammers are also trying to take advantage of the fanbases hoping to see the final game of the college football season.

CBS Miami–2013/01/03

Surveillance video caught scammers selling iPads. The problem: the iPads were actually picture frames. (Source: CBS4)

Video Catches Scammers Peddling Picture Frames As iPads

Police are warning people about a scam involving iPads and they are releasing surveillance tape of the suspects who victimized two people.

CBS4–2012/11/09

Juan Carlos Rodriguez (R) was sentenced to 7 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme. (CBS4)

Miami Man Sentenced For Running Ponzi Scheme

A federal court judge in Broward County sentenced a Miami accountant to 7 years in prison on Friday for running a Ponzi scheme that bilked nearly $2 million dollars from dozens of victims.

CBS4–2012/09/07

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Homestead Couple Gets Four Years For Hurricane-Related Fraud

A Homestead couple who conspired to swindle $1.3 million out of the U.S. government was sentenced to more than four years in prison Wednesday.

CBS Miami–2012/08/30

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New Phone Scam Targets FPL Bills

There’s a new scam going around South Florida and this time, it involves your electric bill.

CBS4–2012/07/31

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