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Is it a real-life "Ocean's Eleven"? Just like the movies, one casino has been hit by what appears to be a classic sting. A high-roller allegedly used the casino's own security system to play the system and win some serious cash. NBC's Annabel Roberts reports. (TODAY)

A 37-year old woman has been arrested on suspicion of using Facebook, phone calls and text messages to solicit money for a  fraudulent fund-raising scheme to profit off the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy. TODAY's Natalie Morales reports. (TODAY)

NBC's Kerry Sanders reports on an online scam that is taking Florida vacationers for thousands of dollars by renting out homes that are not actually available. (TODAY)

Thieves use a new way to steal credit card information from customers at the gas pump. KXAS reporter Scott Gordon has the story (NBC News)

The New York Times' Diana Henriques, author of "The Wizard of Lies," a new book about the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme, says her investigation does not indicate that Madoff's wife and sons were aware of the elaborate investing scam. (TODAY)

The New York Times' Diana Henriques, author of "The Wizard of Lies," a new book about the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme, says her investigation does not indicate that Madoff's wife and sons were aware of the elaborate investing scam. (TODAY)

Federal agents say they infiltrated an underworld enterprise, carried out mostly by Eastern European women, which allegedly ripped off tourists and businessmen under the guise of sex and booze. NBC's Kerry Sanders reports. (TODAY)

Is someone trying to get your bank account information? Been duped by a shopping or travel scam? A panel of experts offers some invaluable advice about how to avoid becoming a victim. 

The TV ads promise literacy in babies as young as 3, but experts warn that the "Your Baby Can Read" education plan is simply a rip-off being sold to eager parents for $200. NBC's Jeff Rossen investigates. 

Dec. 17: With just seven shopping days left until Christmas, a lot of people are trolling the internet for deals. TODAY has tips for what to watch out for when shopping online to make sure that you don't set yourself up to become a victim.