Rich Kolko

Most of us cannot live without our cell phones or some sort of computer. And all of this daily technology use is creating a need for people to work in cybersecurity. Employers are looking to fill almost 500,000 of these jobs. WINK News Safety and Security Specialist Rich Kolko talk about why it’s so difficult […]

An elite crime-fighting unit works from both the air and the water. Last week, they were able to move in and arrest a fugitive from Washington state off Fort Myers Beach. Now, Safety and Security Specialist Rich Kolko and video journalist Erik Randlov take you aboard and behind the scenes with these highly trained crime […]

Many people would love to own their own boat, but those dreams could quickly sink. The deals you see online may not be real. Someone is selling boats on the internet, but the problem is those boats don’t exist. You might see photos of your dream boat, in mint condition and at an amazingly low […]

As if having your personal information being stolen isn’t enough, crooks are using a recent data breach to steal your money. Thieves are collecting unemployment money by using something vital to your everyday life – your driver’s license. Some people received a notice from Geico that there was a data breach and personal information may […]

The North Collier Fire & Rescue Department does it all from air, land, and sea – and even under the surface. We’ve all seen the fire truck roll up on a scene, but what about the fireboat? Or firefighting scuba drivers? WINK News Safety & Security Specialist Rich Kolko and Videojournalist Eric Mills saw them […]

This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]

The year 2020 wasn’t a banner year unless you were a cybercriminal. The FBI saw a huge spike in online complaints from all types of scams. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) saw a spike in complaints in 2021. The FBI says complaints were up nearly 70% from 2019 to 2020. While it took […]

You get off the plane, go pick up your luggage and try to go rent a car. No matter where you try and rent a car, there is a shortage. Criminals are using the shortage to empty your bank account and fill up their wallets. The shortage is just another problem created by the COVID-19 […]

Since October 2020, consumers have reported losing more than $80 million to cryptocurrency investment scams, an increase of more than ten-fold year-over-year, according to a new data analysis from the Federal Trade Commission. In a new consumer protection data spotlight, the FTC breaks down the contents of nearly 7,000 reports received from consumers about these […]

With more of us staying home during the pandemic than they might normally, you might have noticed things that need updating. Crooks are aware of that, and they are knocking on people’s doors with deals that are too good to be true. The end result could mean a disaster to your home and your bank […]