The scammers would then claim to be calling on behalf of the county, court, or police and demand money for court-related fees ...

As new warnings of attacks against Amazon users are posted to Facebook and X, here’s what you need to know and do.

A troubling message landed in our inbox, and it reveals a scam that many people have never seen. Before we break it down, here is an email Gary from Palmetto, Florida, sent us: "This just happened to ...

Parents are used to worrying about their kids, but they are not used to hearing a convincing recording of their child sobbing ...

Tax season inevitably brings a rise in scams. Before gathering tax documents and preparing returns, stay ahead of scammers by ...

Getting a brand-new iPhone should be a moment you enjoy. You open the box. You power it on. Everything feels secure. Unfortunately, scammers know that moment too. Over the past few weeks, we've heard ...

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Romance scams rely on a small number of psychological levers, applied repeatedly. Finding their victims online through ...

Winter weather isn’t the only thing sweeping across the country. As storms roll in, so do dishonest contractors promising fast, cheap repairs — and in some cases, vanishing once the check clears.

Love is real, but many online profiles are not, and they're after your money. The NY Division of Consumer Protection said ...