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Jennifer Titus
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Consumer Investigative Reporter, WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL)
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By Jennifer Titus Verified| WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL) Verified BRADENTON, Fla. — While technology continues to advance, so do the tactics of scammers looking to exploit it. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), more Americans, especially seniors, are becoming victims of fraud. A Manatee County woman, who swore she would never fall for a scam, recently found herself caught in one. Too embarrassed to use her full name, Marilyn is sharing her story in hopes of preventing others from falling victim to similar schemes. “I lost $2,400,” she said.
By Jennifer Titus Verified| WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL) Verified BRADENTON, Fla. — Lisa Ramirez was looking for someone to fix her electrical panel, so she googled "Bradenton electricians" and quickly found a listing for Bradenton Electrical Repair. “I did everything over email originally,” Ramirez said. Emails show that the company offered a membership agreement for $149. “Once you paid membership, they’d do a lot of servicing for free,” she explained. A good deal… or so she thought. “We scheduled a time for a person to come out, and they never showed up.
By Jennifer Titus Verified| WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL) Verified BRADENTON, Fla. — While technology continues to advance, so do the tactics of scammers looking to exploit it. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), more Americans, especially seniors, are becoming victims of fraud. A Manatee County woman, who swore she would never fall for a scam, recently found herself caught in one. Too embarrassed to use her full name, Marilyn is sharing her story in hopes of preventing others from falling victim to similar schemes. “I lost $2,400,” she said.
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WTSP-TV (St Petersburg, FL)
Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States
+1 727-577-1010