News Center 7’s I-Team Consumer Alert is warning about imposter scams. The Federal Trade Commission said people lost more than $3 billion to these scams. News Center 7’s Xavier Hershovitz investigated ...

A new consumer alert by federal officials on a “brushing” scam that starts with an unexpected package delivery, and could end with stolen personal data.

Spotting a scam before losing money may feel like the end of the story. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says it shouldn't be and is asking consumers for help. In a new consumer alert, the agency is ...

According to the FTC, they may pretend to be from a government agency, a law firm, or a consumer group and then ask for an upfront fee or your financial information.

Almost daily, customers come into our bank holding their phone with the same worried question: “Is this real?” The text message looks legitimate. The phone number appears familiar. The email seems to ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new twist on an old scam is fooling people across the country because it appears as a pop-up message on iPhone lock screens. Barbara Dunn, a Rochester resident, was watching TV ...

Experts share common scams to watch out for.

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