Every year during National Consumer Protection Week, you hear warnings about phishing emails, fake IRS calls and identity ...

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Social media makes it easy to connect with people, but it also makes it just as easy for fraudsters to pretend they are someone they are not. Fake accounts, misleading checkmarks and smooth-talking ...

The digital romance landscape has transformed into a minefield of deception, where millions of users navigate between genuine connections and elaborate fraudulent schemes. Modern dating apps and ...

More people than ever are trying to find romance online these days. But scammers are increasingly using those dating apps to try to take advantage of those looking for love.

Scammers allegedly target widows and divorced women using obituaries and public records to craft convincing financial scams ...

You're sipping your morning coffee when your phone rings. It's a number you don't recognize. On the other end is someone claiming to be from your bank, asking you to "confirm a recent charge." Sound ...

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I recently learned that someone used my photo to create a fake LinkedIn account claiming to work for a major recruiting firm. Someone I did not know reached out to warn me about it. I asked him how he ...

Today’s kids are more digitally active than ever, which makes them vulnerable to online scams. Here’s a look at some back-to-school scams targeting students—and how to avoid becoming a victim. For ...