In the current digital era, financial security is an issue that we usually do not pay attention to until suddenly, through a notification or a transaction we did not expect, we realize just how much ...

Scams during the holiday season are growing increasingly more common. They are also becoming more realistic, using tactics like phone calls with cloned voices of loved ones saying they are in trouble ...

Online scams are evolving fast, but the tricks behind them are surprisingly predictable once you know what to look for. I ...

If deleting and reporting scam texts and phone calls has become part of your daily routine, there's another simple way to protect yourself from fraud -- and it may be more effective. Placing a fraud ...

CHICO — This week I thought I’d mix it up a little and instead of warning about the next scam, I’d provide some resources on how to report scams. In the past, I’ve occasionally mentioned where to ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — There are many worthy causes grateful for your time or money this holiday season but people are trying to take advantage of your generosity. New Special Agent In-Charge Justin ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

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Scammers target veterans more frequently than the general public, a trend documented by consumer-protection groups and state agencies. AARP has found veterans are more likely than non-veterans to ...

Scammers are getting smarter in their efforts to get your personal information. Between the phone calls, emails and even text messages, you need to remain on guard because you could be caught in a ...

If you’re traveling soon, make sure to be aware of the most common travel scams out there. Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and ...

The FTC’s 2024–2025 report on protecting older consumers shows total fraud losses among adults 60 and older have quadrupled ...