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Utility Scam Awareness Day: Why after major storms, Tampa Bay is especially vulnerable

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Utility Scam Awareness Day: Why after major storms, Tampa Bay is especially vulnerable

The Better Business Bureau is teaming up with local utility companies to address a wave of scam artists descending on our area.
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Think twice before sharing those first-day-of-school photos on social media

Authorities say scammers are looking for whatever they can find, including where your kids go to school or even their names.
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Scam alert: Pinellas County deputies warn residents of a caller pretending to be lieutenant

Authorities say the caller is telling people that they have outstanding warrants because they missed a court date.
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No, Publisher's Clearing House will never call, email or message you about major winnings

Major prize winners will never be told ahead of time. PCH lets you know by showing up to your door unannounced.
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Yes, cybercriminals stole Hernando County's data for ransom

Officials say it started with a network interruption. Now the county is trying to figure out whose private information was up for auction on the dark web.
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Scammers are offering ‘free’ genetic tests to rip off Medicare

A Zephyrhills woman received a test in the mail her doctor never ordered.
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Scammers using DNA tests to defraud Medicare: We VERIFY

If you have anything you want verified you can contact our team at VERIFY@10TampaBay.com or text 727-577-8522.
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Beware of this mobile payment app scam

A mobile payment app scam is on the rise where they try to send you a phishing link disguised as communication from Zelle or Venmo to get into your account.
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VERIFY: Data breach affects personal information of 300,000+ Medicare recipients

For more information on what you can do if you're affected by a data breach, visit 10TampaBay.com/VERIFY.
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70+ million AT&T customers' information hacked in data breach

Things like social security numbers and mailing addresses may have been vulnerable to the hackers. AT&T says it has reset affected customer's passcodes.
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Scammers posing as College Board targeting parents of students taking SAT

The Better Business Bureau says scammers are calling parents and collecting students' information, and asking parents to pay for SAT materials.

Grandmother of teen found dead off Courtney Campbell Causeway believes 'somebody killed him'

Multi-vehicle Palm Harbor crash leaves deputy hurt, one person in custody

10 Weather: Sunshine returns along with a big cool down

VERIFYING 5 claims about staying warm and protecting your home from the cold

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Utility Scam Awareness Day: Why after major storms, Tampa Bay is especially vulnerable

Utility Scam Awareness Day: Why after major storms, Tampa Bay is especially vulnerable

Think twice before sharing those first-day-of-school photos on social media

Scam alert: Pinellas County deputies warn residents of a caller pretending to be lieutenant

No, Publisher's Clearing House will never call, email or message you about major winnings

Yes, cybercriminals stole Hernando County's data for ransom

Scammers are offering ‘free’ genetic tests to rip off Medicare

Scammers using DNA tests to defraud Medicare: We VERIFY

Beware of this mobile payment app scam

VERIFY: Data breach affects personal information of 300,000+ Medicare recipients

70+ million AT&T customers' information hacked in data breach

Scammers posing as College Board targeting parents of students taking SAT

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