Fraud costs Americans billions every year.

Pig butchering, address poisoning and AI deepfakes are just a few of the tricks scammers have up their sleeves.

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 ...

The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off, which means scammers are out in force. Fake tickets, fake streaming sites, crypto traps, scam betting apps, and more are all targeting eager fans. Here's ...

Investigators with the IRS say they're seeing more seniors in North Carolina lose millions of dollars in fraud schemes.

It seems as if every week brings us a new scam warning, but why are they on the rise? John Shumway spoke with both law enforcement and a psychologist about why and how you can avoid them.

I’ve noticed an uptick in scam emails that get past Gmail’s spam filters over the past few years. As an author, the emails I get are usually from so-called book clubs, filled with empty praise for my ...

Before slamming that laptop shut and slipping on your Hawaiian shirt for a well-deserved summer vacation, it’s important to keep an eye out for pesky travel scams while planning your next trip.

MANILA, Philippines — Most Filipinos believe they can protect themselves from scams but are still “absolutely worried” about ...

Today’s chronically online world seems to breed more scam and spam messages than ever before. While people may be better at recognizing phishy calls, emails and texts, scammers are becoming bolder, ...

Scammers never rest. In 2026, such thieves are working day and night to find new ways to put your financial fitness in jeopardy. Once you better understand what is going on, you are better able to ...