Consumers lost $12.5 billion to scams in 2024. Imposter scams, for example, were the most commonly reported category and claimed nearly $3 billion. To combat this growing problem, the Federal Trade ...

Scams targeting seniors are surging, as the FTC reported $445M lost in 2024 alone. Get Suze Orman’s prevention tips, from ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Tax season is officially here and that means scammers are out to take your money. Con artists are using social security numbers to file phony tax returns and steal refunds.

Fake Geek Squad invoice emails are targeting users with convincing charges and urgent phone numbers to steal personal ...

Stephan said the simple message of “stop, hang up and tell someone” offers potential victims three different ways to avoid ...

To protect yourself from scams, it’s crucial to take a few proactive steps. First, always verify before you trust — ...

SAN CARLOS, Calif. (KGO) -- There is no shortage of scams operating in the shadows - whether it's IRS impersonators, fake tech support, phony sweepstakes. Just as we become wise to one scheme, another ...

A PART OF THE TALKS. WELL, WHETHER IT’S A CALL OR A TEXT OR A FRAUDULENT LINK IN AN EMAIL, SCAMS SEEM TO BE SPREADING AND AARP SOUTH CAROLINA WANTS YOU TO KNOW HOW TO KEEP YOURSELF PROTECTED. OUR LEAH ...

In Greek mythology, the Sirens were creatures whose irresistible song lured sailors to their doom. Odysseus, the hero of "The Odyssey," wanted to hear that famous song. But he knew it was dangerous.

After scammers used her name and image to con victims out of thousands, Amanda is teaming up with Scam Interceptors to turn ...

The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services’ ‘Stop the Scammers’ roadshow, in partnership with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office and AARP Iowa, will visit Burlington and Muscatine, ...

Amanda Holden confronts scammers who used her name and image in ‘romance fraud’ - The TV star took part in an episode of ...