Identity theft is as pervasive as ever. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Fraud and ID Theft Maps shows 748,555 reports of ID theft in the first half of 2025 — that’s nearly 200,000 more reports ...

Yes. You are not obligated to return goods you did not request if they are addressed or intended for you, per Florida Statute ...

Prosper Marketplace, Inc. ("Prosper), a fintech pioneer providing access to affordable financial solutions to consumers across the credit spectrum, today announced that notification letters have been ...

Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

As businesses head into the 2026 filing season, W-2 scams are becoming more aggressive with attackers shifting their focus to ...

Yes. You are not obligated to return goods you did not request if they are addressed or intended for you, per Florida Statute 501.0113. They are legally considered a gift, you may use or dispose of ...

As the holiday season ramps up, Amazon has sent out a a warning to millions of customers aimed at helping stem the rise of ...

If that tempting package on your doorstep doesn't have your name and address, can you keep it anyway? Here's what the law ...

As healthcare open enrollment's high-pressure deadlines approach, learn the specific impersonation, misrepresentation and benefit fraud tactics that scammers rely on to exploit consumers.

Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.

Scammers lure consumers with low prices or free merchandise. They may impersonate a person or company you know. Although ...