A reporter who covers scams nearly fell victim to an imposter scam, but one key fact held him back. Experts comment on why ...

PeopleFinders reports that summer scams are on the rise, with common types including travel imposters, gambling schemes, ...

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We've often warned you about romance scams and crypto "investment" opportunities that feel too good to pass up. Now, there's a major update that shows just how organized these operations have become.

WASHINGTON — Most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams, according to a new AP-NORC survey. The ...

According to the FTC, fraud losses hit $15.9 billion in 2025. Imposter scams led in sheer number of reports, but investment scams caused the steepest financial damage. Every year, the Federal Trade ...

Tax relief phone call scams are common year-round, and criminals use them to get money and commit identity theft. There is an IRS tax debt compromise option, however, that could allow you to settle ...

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Scammers are at it again, texting Americans, hoping to trick them into giving up financial information under the guise of paying parking or toll fees, officials in multiple states have said this month ...

Artificial intelligence is making travel scams more sophisticated and harder to detect. Scammers use AI to create flawless phishing messages, fake booking sites, and deepfake voice calls. If you ...

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