Scam calls and texts can be convincing, but here's what you should know to help you avoid falling for it.

Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to intimidate, scare and steal from victims. In the last few months, the Police Department has seen people use violent ...

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Amazon Prime Day attracts shoppers and scammers. Learn how to recognize fake Amazon orders, phishing emails, smishing texts, ...

Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travelers heading to new destinations on vacation. But travel scams have become more sophisticated, ...

In 2024, Americans reported losing $470 million to scams that started with texts, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Text scams are also becoming harder to detect with AI. Knowing what to look ...

A 74-year-old Pennsylvania woman had already given scammers $59,000 in cash before meeting a courier with another $200,000 worth of gold.

When Simon’s wife of 43 years passed away, it felt a bit like he’d died too. In his overwhelming grief, Simon sought companionship online, like so many other lonely widows and widowers. Almost ...

Knowing early on if you're talking to someone authentic can spare you from revealing sensitive personal information to bad actors — even if it seems harmless.

INDIANAPOLIS— The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning about a growing number of investment training scams on social ...

When Simon’s wife of 43 years passed away, it felt a bit like he’d died too. In his overwhelming grief, Simon sought companionship online, like so many other lonely widows and widowers. Almost ...