Investment-related scams are currently some of the most highly reported scams—which was not the case 10 years ago—and they certainly have the highest dollar losses. They often start within a ...

A suspicious username, often similar to a real username (like “contact12” for a scammer impersonating a company’s customer ...

Did the IRS call you out of the blue and threaten legal action? It wasn’t the tax man — more likely it was an imposter scam. It’s a type of fraud that’s become increasingly more common. “An imposter ...

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 ...

OfferUp has been in business for nearly 15 years. Although little known outside the US, the marketplace app competes for consumer hearts and minds with industry giants Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace ...

The biggest threat to personal accounts doesn’t come from genius hackers in dark rooms filled with glowing screens. It comes from everyday habits that seem harmless, routine, and even helpful in the ...

Contactless payments and digital wallet options are now the norm everywhere, including places that used to only accept cash—like farm stands, garage sales and even your babysitter. Some places won’t ...