According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), its Consumer Sentinel Network received almost 6.5 million reports in 2024 — 40% of which were for fraud and 18% were for identity theft. Indeed, ...

Nearly three-quarters of adults in the U.S. have experienced some type of online scam or attack.<br>Credit: Investopedia/ Michela Buttignol Nearly three-quarters of adults in the U.S. have experienced ...

Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South Randy Hutchinson gives weekly advice about how to protect assets and avoid scams.

Fraud alerts have a way of ruining your day. One minute you’re in the middle of something, whether it’s working, running errands, driving home or just trying to relax, and the next your phone lights ...

Triggering a fraud alert with your bank can be a frustrating experience. You know they are only looking out for you, but in the meantime, it may result in your hands being tied. In many cases, a ...

Fraud alerts can quickly notify you of suspicious or unauthorized activity on your bank accounts. But sometimes fraud alerts themselves can be a scam. Some banks warn of fake fraud alerts in which ...