Websites are creating fake obituaries or reposting real ones without permission to profit from grieving families. These sites often mimic legitimate funeral home websites, leading families to order ...

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WIS/WMBF) - Law enforcement in one South Carolina county is sounding alarms over a sinister scam designed to prey on people in one of their most vulnerable moments. The ...

It feels good to spare a little money for a good cause or for someone in need, which is exactly what a Chicago woman thought she had done until she realized she’d been scammed. Heather Radin was ...

A Boulder family said a scammer copied their online fundraiser that was created to help pay for their father’s funeral expenses, and despite reporting it, they haven’t been able to get the fraudulent ...

Marissa Sulek joined CBS News Chicago in January 2025. Before Chicago, Marissa was a general assignment reporter in Nashville at WSMV, where she was nominated for Mid-South Emmy Awards for her ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Good news and peace of mind occurred for the victims of the Wilson-Shook Funeral Homes scam in Randolph County. Thousands of dollars were stolen from people who paid in advance ...

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A “heartless” scam is targeting Central Georgia families during their most vulnerable moments, with callers posing as funeral home employees and demanding thousands of dollars ...

COLUMBUS COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is warning residents of a scam targeting relatives of recently deceased individuals. According to the CCSO, scammers will ...

A "funeral" scam targeting shoppers in busy areas like retail stores and restaurants has prompted warnings from several suburban police departments, with victims' credit cards being charged thousands ...