Scam of the Week generally runs every Tuesday. Readers are welcome to contact reporter Jake Hutchison to report scams and ...

You should report fraud to the FTC and FBI even if you didn't lose money. You'll be a good samaritan if you do. Danni Santana spent nine years as an editor and business journalist covering industries ...

Chainabuse allows anyone to publicly share information with enforcement, helping make crypto fraud more transparent, but it’s not a confidential legal channel. Scamwatch helps raise public awareness ...

Fraud losses reported by people 60 and older climbed to nearly $2.4 billion in 2024, quadrupling since 2020 Investment ...

Scammers are playing the long game. That's one of the key takeaways in the Better Business Bureau's new risk report, which analyzes reports made to its scam tracker in 2024 and determines which are ...

Cryptocurrency scams can manifest in various forms, often preying on the lack of regulation and the complexity of blockchain transactions. You must be aware of common ...

Crypto fraud revenue is estimated to have hit record levels last year amid a surge in so-called romance scams as cybercriminals leverage artificial intelligence and become more organized, blockchain ...

Understanding common crypto scams and recognizing warning signs can help prevent financial losses. If scammed, securing your accounts, documenting details, and reporting the fraud can help mitigate ...

The Federal Trade Commission has reported more than 64,000 romance scam cases in the U.S. since 2023. The FTC, AARP, and even the FBI are urging people to watch for signs of romance scams to avoid ...

SCAMMERS OFTEN TARGET OLDER CONSUMERS. AND ACCORDING TO THE LATEST SCAM REPORT FROM THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, SCAMMERS ...

Indiana, is raising awareness of the need for legislative action in Washington as scams become more and more prevalent in the ...

Texting and messaging scam attempts have increased by 50 percent in the past year, with young adults experiencing the sharpest rise of any age group. That’s one of several important findings in the ...