Romance scams like the one that happened to Look are known as pig butchering. These scams are drawn out over weeks or months, "fattening" the victim with loving words and promises and personal images ...

Last month, the Federal Trade Commission warned that the agency has seen a “big wave” of reports about phone scams in which fraudsters claim to be from the IRS or another official-sounding government ...

An article detailing the most common scams targeting seniors and how to avoid them.

Americans age 60 and older lose more than $28 billion annually to financial exploitation, AARP estimated in 2023.

Scammers are using QR codes to trick people into paying them. Methods include sticking scam codes over legit ones on parking kiosks for example, or sending anonymous packages with QR codes.

Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? –Almost 80 Dear ...

The Better Business Bureau of Middle Tennessee sat down with News 2 and shared a few tips for spotting and avoiding tax scams ...

After a phishing scheme tricked a Vermont municipal district into wiring $3 million to scammers, a cybersecurity expert says ...

When tragedy strikes, many people turn to platforms like GoFundMe to raise money for those affected. But how do you know ...

The Carter County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a new scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the Missouri DMV. The messages reference unpaid traffic tickets and ...

Unlicensed HVAC contractors flood Oakland County after every storm. Learn how to verify your contractor's license and ...

Home improvement scams are among the most commonly reported fraud categories nationwide, data shows, costing consumers nationwide a record $274 million in 2024.